RSU Tax Estimate · 2026
Meta (META) RSU Tax Calculator forNew JerseyEmployees
What's withheld when your META RSUs vest vs. what you actually owe in New Jersey, with 2026 federal brackets.
Meta employees in New Jersey usually see 22% federal withholding on every vest, whatever their salary. For someone earning $200,000, the RSU income is actually taxed federally at 24% to 32%. On a $50,000 vest, that leaves an estimated −$3,570 once state tax and payroll taxes are counted on both sides. Meta's stock fell steeply in 2022 and recovered strongly afterward. That history is a reminder that the tax on each vest is set by the vest-day price, so the same number of shares can produce very different tax bills from one vest to the next.
META × NJ · $200,000 salary · $50,000 vest · single filer
Withheld at Vest
$15,360
22% federal, New Jersey per wage tables, Medicare. No flat supplemental rate; estimate assumes withholding ≈ tax owed.
Actually Owed on the RSUs
$18,930
Extra federal tax ($14,570), New Jersey tax ($3,185) and payroll taxes the vest adds on top of your salary.
Estimated Gap
−$3,570
Federal −$3,570, state +$0. On a $10,000 vest: −$200.
Estimated gap by salary and vest size in New Jersey
| Base salary | $25k vest | $50k vest | $100k vest |
|---|
| $150,000 | −$500 | −$1,000 | −$4,570 |
| $200,000 | −$1,070 | −$3,570 | −$9,400 |
| $300,000 | −$3,250 | −$6,500 | −$13,000 |
| $500,000 | −$3,250 | −$6,500 | −$13,000 |
Withheld at vest minus actually owed. Negative means you'll owe more when you file; positive means over-withholding. Single filer, no bonus, standard deduction, vest in the second half of the year, 2026 federal brackets. The gap is the same for every company at the same vest value; only the share count differs (100 META shares ≈ $50,000 at an example price of $500).
What this means for Meta employees in New Jersey
New Jersey taxes single filers at 6.37% on income between $75,000 and $500,000, 8.97% up to $1 million and 10.75% above that. At a $200,000 salary, extra RSU income is taxed at 6.37%.
New Jersey doesn't publish a flat supplemental withholding rate, so employers withhold using the state's wage tables or the aggregate method. These estimates assume New Jersey withholding roughly matches what you owe ($3,185 on a $50,000 vest at a $200,000 salary). If your vest statement shows a different amount, enter it in the calculator's “State withheld” field.
That leaves the federal gap: 22% withheld on a $50,000 vest ($11,000) versus $14,570 of federal tax owed, a shortfall of $3,570.
If you commute to New York, New York taxes the RSU income sourced to your New York workdays and New Jersey credits the tax paid to New York, so you generally don't pay full tax to both states.
Frequently asked questions
Q.Does Meta withhold New Jersey tax on my RSUs?
Yes, New Jersey income tax is withheld on RSU income like other wages, using the state's withholding tables rather than a flat supplemental rate. Whether it matches what you owe depends on your total income, so compare the state line on your vest statement with your expected 6.37% marginal rate (8.97% above $500,000).
Q.I live in New Jersey and work in New York. Where are my Meta RSUs taxed?
New York taxes the portion earned from work in New York; New Jersey taxes you as a resident but gives a credit for tax paid to New York on the same income. The result is usually close to paying the higher of the two rates, not both.
Q.How can I see exactly what Meta withheld on my vest?
Open the release or vest confirmation in your equity account: it lists the shares released, the vest-day price and the shares sold or withheld for taxes. The pay stub for that pay period breaks the withholding into federal, state, Social Security and Medicare lines. Enter those figures in the calculator to compare them with what you actually owe.
Disclaimer: VestingGap is an educational estimation tool, not tax or financial advice. Figures use 2026 IRS brackets and New Jersey rules as described above, for a single filer with no bonus income. Your employer's actual withholding method, other income, deductions and credits will change the result. Check your vest statement and consult a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) before making decisions.