How to Calculate Your RS Use and Stock Options

So often what we see, especially with our execs, is they treat it just like a bonus. Hey, I know in July, my RS use are going to vest. I'm getting a big payday. Well, what you know to do is take that big payday and go buy the car or buy the vacation house because that is income. Those are dollars that are going to be included in your taxable income. So if you're saving 20 to 25% of your normal wages, when it comes to those RS use, you want to save 25% of that gross amount as well.