RSU recipients often wonder about double taxation. This question creates anxiety and confusion among employees who receive equity compensation from their companies. Tech companies and startups include RSUs as much of their compensation packages. Tax implications affect RSUs at multiple stages – from the original grant and vesting to the final sale of shares. Employees need to understand RSU taxation for effective financial planning. This complete guide gets into the RSU taxation lifecycle and clears up misconceptions about double taxation while offering mutually beneficial ways to manage equity compensation efficiently. Understanding the RSU Tax Lifecycle The RSU taxation lifecycle follows…