Master Amazon RSUs: 2024 Guide to Vesting & Taxes
Understanding Your Amazon RSU Vesting Schedule Congratulations on receiving Amazon RSUs (Restricted Stock Units)! Understanding how they work is key to maximizing their value. Amazon typically uses a front-loaded vesting schedule, meaning a larger portion of your RSUs vest earlier. This contrasts with some companies that release shares in equal installments annually. A typical schedule might look like this: 5% after one year, 15% after two years, and then 40% installments six months apart during years three and four....