Because you are taxed on the fair market value (FMV) per share at vesting, the shares you own after the vesting date will have a cost basis equal to the FMV on that date.

Nov 20, 2024 · When US taxpayers sell capital assets, like stock, they pay tax on any profit realized on the sale. The cost basis in the stock is used to determine a taxpayer’s profit: at a …

Jun 13, 2024 · Your cost basis is simply the market price of your company’s shares on the day they vested in your name… and that figure doesn’t change. And since that piece of information …

Feb 13, 2025 · Income equal to the fair market value of the units is entered on your W-2 as compensation in the year they vest, so that would be your cost basis.

Apr 11, 2025 · The slight difference between the cost basis ($20,025.25) and proceeds ($19,810.50) represents a small capital loss because the shares were sold at slightly less than …

Nov 8, 2023 · Cost basis, in simple terms, is the original value of an asset for tax purposes. For RSUs, this would be the value of the stock on the date it vests. The cost basis is important …

Mar 30, 2025 · When vesting occurs, the FMV of each RSU is crucial. This value can fluctuate daily or weekly, so it’s important to track these changes. For instance, if you have 100 RSUs …

Jun 9, 2025 · Your RSU cost basis is the fair market value of your shares on the vesting date. It sets the foundation for future capital gains tax.

Aug 6, 2025 · When you purchase an asset, its initial value, known as the cost basis, plays a crucial role in determining capital gains taxes down the road. Typically, the cost basis is the …

Dec 10, 2024 · Cost basis represents the original value of RSUs that you’ll use for tax purposes. This value comes from the fair market value (FMV) of shares when they vest. Two main …