How does the taxation of restricted stock and restricted stock units differ? 

Technically, different tax code sections apply, though under most grants the tax results are similar. With restricted stock you are taxed at vesting or earlier at grant if you make a timely Section 83(b) election. Most experts believe that you cannot make...

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