Abacus Tax & Books now offers specialized RSU tax services in Fort Mill, SC, helping employees navigate the complexities of equity compensation. The firm provides basis reconciliation, tax withholding optimization strategies, and comprehensive planning to prevent costly mistakes and improve after-tax outcomes.
-- Abacus Tax & Books has announced dedicated RSU tax services for Fort Mill and Tega Cay area professionals receiving equity compensation. The agency's expanded offering addresses the growing number of employees with Restricted Stock Units, which often create unexpected tax complications that standard preparation software fails to catch.
To learn more about RSU tax services, go to https://abacustaxsc.com/
Unlike traditional stock options, RSUs automatically convert to shares when they vest, with the fair-market value becoming ordinary wage income on Form W-2, says an Abacus Tax & Books spokesperson. Employers typically withhold at the 22% federal supplemental rate, but this default rarely matches a high earner's actual marginal rate. This withholding gap creates surprise tax bills and potential penalties and Abacus Tax & Books aims to help professionals address this mismatch through careful year-round planning.
Their accountants begin RSU planning by projecting total annual income, including all scheduled vesting events, calculating true tax liability and adjusting client withholding to eliminate April surprises and underpayment penalties. This proactive approach prevents the cash-flow shocks that catch most RSU recipients off guard.
The firm's core RSU service focuses on preventing double taxation. Brokerage Form 1099-B statements frequently list cost basis as zero, even though employees already paid ordinary income tax at vesting. Abacus Tax & Books reconciles each client's W-2, 1099-B, and brokerage supplemental worksheets to ensure proper basis adjustment on Form 8949. This reconciliation work helps prevent CP2000 under-reported income notices for local professionals.
"RSUs can significantly boost compensation, but they create traps that generic software alone rarely catches," said a spokesperson for the company. "Our clients avoid double taxation issues and IRS notices because we match every form and project their year-end liability before problems develop."
The firm also handles multi-state income allocation for employees who work remotely or relocated during vesting periods. Payroll systems typically assign all RSU income to one state, creating overpayment or compliance issues. Abacus Tax & Books apportions income based on actual workdays in each jurisdiction and files the necessary nonresident returns.
Abacus Tax & Books brings over 20 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and tax consulting to serve small and medium businesses, freelancers, and individuals throughout the Fort Mill and Tega Cay area.
For more information about RSU tax planning and equity compensation services, visit https://abacustaxsc.com/
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Organization: Abacus Tax & Books
Address: 1180 Stonecrest Blvd Suite 102, Tega Cay, South Carolina 29708, United States
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Website: https://abacustaxsc.com/
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