Do RSUs count as wages?

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I'm trying to estimate my withholdings, and I'm at the part where it says to enter my wages and self-employment income for 2017. Are RSUs included in wages?

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DavidD66Answer

Alumni - Intuit

Yes. RSU are considered wages and are taxable at the time of vesting. They are subject to payroll tax. The value of the RSUs will be included in box 1 of your W-2.

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DavidD66Answer

Alumni - Intuit

Yes. RSU are considered wages and are taxable at the time of vesting. They are subject to payroll tax. The value of the RSUs will be included in box 1 of your W-2.

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