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Fair enough. I'm only familiar with the big tech companies and a few of the smaller ones. Although I'm surprised your husband's brokerage did not have this opti
by dharmon 7y ago
Fair enough. I'm only familiar with the big tech companies and a few of the smaller ones. Although I'm surprised your husband's brokerage did not have this option for you.
- pxx 7y agoThey can't. withholding amounts are fixed by the IRS, at 22% below 1 million dollars, 37% above
- NeptuneNancy 7y agoMy husband’s unvested shares were held by a transfer agent, where they remained once they vested, until we requested they be transferred to a broker. (Not that I’ve ever had a broker withhold taxes, but those would be capital gains anyway.) Taxes incurred upon vesting are income taxes. Even if it’s not cash in your pocket, Uncle Sam wants his cut!