April 9, 2026 10:03 AM PDT
Hi everyone,
I just had my annual refreshers vest this week, and I was shocked to see that nearly half of the shares were sold immediately.
I did some digging and realized this was due to the standard rsu withholding rate rules that my employer follows to cover federal and state taxes.
It feels like a huge chunk is gone before I even get a chance to decide whether to hold or sell.
Is there any way to adjust the percentage, or is this "sell to cover" method mandatory for everyone dealing with rsu withholding?
Thanks in advance.
Hi everyone,
I just had my annual refreshers vest this week, and I was shocked to see that nearly half of the shares were sold immediately.
I did some digging and realized this was due to the standard rsu withholding rate rules that my employer follows to cover federal and state taxes.
It feels like a huge chunk is gone before I even get a chance to decide whether to hold or sell.
Is there any way to adjust the percentage, or is this "sell to cover" method mandatory for everyone dealing with rsu withholding?
Thanks in advance.
This post was edited by
Yimenix 637 at April 9, 2026 10:05 AM PDT