RSU

Introduction Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are a common part of compensation packages in tech and other industries. They can represent a significant portion of your income—but they also introduce complexity to your personal finances. RSUs vest over time, are subject to income taxes when they vest, and may later be sold, triggering capital gains. If you’re already using Beancount to track your finances, it’s worth bringing your RSUs into the ledger. In this post, we’ll walk through how to record RSUs in Beancount in a way that keeps your records clean, auditable, and tax-ready. ...