RSUs or Cash?

nelson687

I joined a company where they give me the option to choose, as an incentive program, RSUs, stock options, or directly cash.

I'm a bit confused about the tax implications between the options. I was most interested in RSUs, but then I'm lost with the cash option.

If I choose RSUs, is that exactly the same as if I chose cash and then buy my company stocks? or is it different in terms of taxes?

having the option to select cash, I don't understand why I would select RSUs, with cash I can diversify my investments also buying stocks from a different company. What are the advantages of getting RSU vs cash if I want to invest the cash in stocks anyway?

Spoonie_Turtle

This is the welfare benefits board.  I think you'll find more members able to help you on the Cutting Tax part of the forum.

nelson687

sure, I moved it there, not sure how to delete this post