How To Defer Taxes On Restricted Stock Units

Grants of restricted stock units (RSUs) can be structured to include a feature that lets you elect to defer the delivery of the shares at vesting and therefore also the taxes on the income recognized. This article explains how deferral features work in RSU plans and what you need to know before you elect to defer.

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