Equity compensation can build real wealth. Without a tax plan, it can also bring surprise tax bills. Many people assume that selling RSUs when they vest is simple. But the timing and reporting of those sales can change how much tax you owe, even when your W-2 looks right. At Flex Tax & Consulting Group,
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Last reviewed September 30, 2026. The rules below still reflect current California law. Moving out of California can change how your stock awards are taxed. This guide explains California equity compensation rules for restricted stock units (RSUs), incentive stock options (ISOs), nonqualified stock options (NSOs) and employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs). In short, California taxes
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What are restricted stock units (RSUs)? When companies offer equity to employees, they usually offer stock options (like ISOs or NSOs) or restricted stock units (RSUs). You typically don’t get to choose which type of stock you receive; instead, what you receive depends on your role and the size, stage, and preferences of your company. But regardless of
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