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- Wlb tax GOOGLE I have competing offers from Meta, Doordash, Snap and Stripe. Yet funnily Google recruiter says that we can't match the TC and told our stock is bit stable and we have good WLB( I laughed so hard at this after call, can this be reason to lowball)! Is Google now used only for increasing TC at other
- Google Relocation Package Tax? Moving from Seattle to Sunnyvale. I am trying to select the benefits package for relocation. Any suggestion on the best way to do so? I know that if I take the lump sum payment, I need to pay income taxes on it, but while talking to the relocation specialist, she said "all" benefits (even if
- Google - Noogler WFH Taxes I am joining Google next week. My office/work location is in CA but I am working from WA. Will Google trigger tax withholdings based on primary address (WA) or work address (CA)? Where should I update my address to make sure taxes are withheld based on my WA address? TC: 325K #tech #google #no
- Google after tax 401k contributions outside of paycheck Hi Googlers, Does Google allow after-tax contributions to a 401k from sources outside of your paycheck? Or can you only make contributions to the after-tax 401k from paycheck contributions? I ask because Google's base tends to be lower, so being able to convert from sources outside a paycheck woul
- google relocation package tax I'm thinking about using the points or taking the cash out. However, if I choose to reimburse, it seems like it will also be seen as additional income thus taxable next year. Does anyone know if this is true now (if you used this in 2019 or 2020)? I know it's true in 2018 from some posts, but I also
- Google relocation lump sum tax I have seen conflicting answers on historical bilnd posts (I believe that Google may have just redone their relocation package system) so I’m specifically asking for anyone that has done a google relo recently. My L4 offer has a relocation package through Plus Relocation with 61 points. The lump su
- Referral for Google / Meta Tax profile I am looking for someone to refer my resume for the position of Tax manager at Google and Meta. Help would be very much appreciated. Thank you. #Googlereferral #googlerecruiter #googlefinance #metareferral #metatax
- How are Google OTE bonuses taxed? Are they taxed just like regular income? Somebody mentioned that bonuses are taxed much higher than regular salary, but I can't find any specific info on it. TC 340K YOE 15 #tech #google
- Google (or in general) paycheck tax deduction New to US here and trying to understand how paycheck tax is collected at google (or in general). Google is remote right now until Jan next year. If I’m living in Seattle, and the team is in the bay (I haven’t started), is my paycheck going to be deducted at the CA tax rate or WA tax rate? (Assuming
- Google 401k same day After tax conversion Hello everyone, Does googles 401k allow for same day after tax conversion to Roth so that earnings don’t build up? If so, how do I elect this option? #Google #tech
- Google WFH Tax Policy If you’re WFH and are closer to an office/state with lower taxes, can you ask to be placed in that office to start before return to office? Example: WFH in Denver but expected to join in MTV
- Tax gross up rates for relocation expenses (Google) I am switching to Google in a couple of months. As is standard Google practice the relocation package comes in 2 options: - Cash out - Points which can be distributed to various services including full service move, car transportation, hotels, car rental, visit trips, housing services, etc. I have
- Does google match post-tax 401k contribution? I am looking to over contribute to this year’s 401k. Initially maxed out $18.5k at FB. So here’s the plan: - contribute $18.5k (post-tax) to google 401k - get the $9.25k match - get it converted to ROTH Is it feasible or not?
- Google relocation tax deduction for Bay Area I learned from the relocation team that one time relocation cash lum sum is tax deductible but I read some posts here a while back that Google has a way to give you the deduction back. Has anyone got relocation bonus to SF and can share some insights here? TC:250k
- How is RSU taxed / vested @ Google? Recently signed an offer with Google and fairly new to getting bonus in RSU since I was in pwc for past 8+ years. When does Google's RSU vest and how are they taxed? Do they deduct the tax from our paycheck or the stock? Likely going to be in Seattle the first three quarters next year and then to
- How does google tax you on base? Just curious do they just use the flat tax bracket rate or calculate the effective rate(average actual) that you should be paying? This is for base salary TC :205k Y.O.E : 1
- What is Facebook, Google, and Uber's after tax 401K policy? Does Facebook, Google, or Uber allow you to contribute a fixed dollar amount or percentage of your salary to after tax? I'm assuming after tax is possible for all (I'm aware it might not)
- Google Zurich US tax hit for US citizens What's a ballpark figure for US taxes being owed for US citizens working in Zurich, for a TC in the $300k region?
- vote Joining Google remotely. How will my sign on bonus be taxed? Joining Google soon. If I’m currently working remotely from Seattle until the pandemic is over, but the job permanent location is in SF, how will my sign on bonus be taxed?
- Will Google match offer + difference due to state income taxes? I've got an offer at Microsoft in Seattle for 202k, would like to ask Google for 202k + 10k due to income loss after state income tax. It's SoCal Google L3...
- Is Google signon taxed at flat rate or slab rates? Is the Google signon taxed at a flat rate (22% federal and 10.23% CA state) or at my slab rates (marginal tax rate)? Update: Joining in December, so my slab rate (marginal tax rate) would be much lower for me.
- Google Sign On Bonus - How much tax taken out? How much tax is taken out of the bonus? Lets say Im offered 15K how much of that will I actually see?
- Living in WA State but going to join Google in CA : TAX I currently live in Washington state but going to join Google in Mountain View in few months remotely. I am just wondering do I have to pay state taxes in California if I will work from home from Seattle. Also, does Google withhold state tax when giving your salary? And since, from September 2021,
- Best paying Google office in Europe after tax and rent? Title says it all.
- New Nooglers and WFH: is Google withholding state taxes even if remote? For recent Nooglers who are working from another state and are yet to relocate to CA, is Google withholding state taxes as if you live in CA? if so, will you have to wait for a year to get that money back when you file taxes?
- Google: Should I use bonus or salary for after-tax 401K Hi guys, Should I be using bonus or salary when contributing to my after-tax 401K? I know that bonus has a flat tax rate of 22%(federal) + 10.23%(California) = 32.23%. My expected total compensation in 2021 is around 180K. Thanks! #
- Leaving Google pro and cons , 45% pay rise + no more state tax Previous read a post online from a ex Googler saying the company underpaid him for long time before he looked for new jobs and realized that. He suggested Googlers to look at the market and don't be like him. I just did what he said..... The company talks about fair compensation, promotion based on
- Will Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Facebook increase Seattle salaries 2% with new income tax? As most of the companies increase an employee salary 10% when moving to CA to cover the state tax, will the big tech players increase Seattle salaries to reflect the 2% proposed income tax in Seattle? As this is not for public vote and the city council is looking to approve it July 10th, I was curio
- When I enter "tax filing deadline" on Google, and Google shows July 15. Is it done via ai, or manually entered? Many such answered are stickied on top of search results. Is it auto generated via AI parsing the internet, or manually entered?
- vote Will apple increase parental leave similar to what Google did? ( at least to 12 week) Blind Tax: 250K #tech
- In which country can a Google SWE save most money after taxes and cost of living? I just got an offer from Google India. While the offer is great in Indian market, I realise that given that I'd be saving most of it, I can probably do better by going to a developed country and working there. I also gather that internal transfers at Google after an year or so are not that hard (by
- Here’s how I invest $650k a year I’m sure some will see it as a humble brag. A bunch of friends who make similar TC have very complex investing strategies. I’ve kept it simple and basically had similar returns to them. Thought I’d share how I invest. TC $1.4M Taxes $490k Post tax: $910k Breakdown of $910k Post tax Salary after 4
- vote What are my odds of getting Google offer? Got my interview feedback for Google L5: 1 strong hire, 1 hire, 3 lean hire. Recruiter submitted for team match. (HC next?) What are my chances of getting an offer? I have offers for up to ~500k. Is it worth waiting for the Google process? Blind tax: YOE: 10, TC 340.
- Why does Singapore not have a bigger tech industry? Place is safe, low tax, people are educated, good food, good weather, and pretty close to many of our homes. Yet AFAIK only places that have TC even close to US are google/facebook Newgrad Seattle TC 260k
- RTO 3 Days a week Other than the reasoning of collaboration and culture that Google emphasizes for RTO, does anyone think there is other reasons that we’re asked for 3 days on office instead of 2 or even 1? Is there tax implications or tax relief for Google for having employees in office more than half the week? Just
- vote Better offer? Google or Meta? Help me decide Which is the better PM offer? (For the priorities listed below) Google in the Bay Area L5: Base: 203k Bonus: 15% Equity: 560k Sign-on: 50k Average Yearly Pre-Tax: 386k Average Yearly Post-Tax: 231k Meta (Remote) in Seattle L5: Base: 206k Bonus: 15% Equity: 485k Sign-on: 45k Average Yearly Pre-Ta
- What’s your strategy with RSUs? Main concern is with taxes and unknown future. Do you think it’s smart to sell enough to cover taxes upon receipt regardless of it being up or down? I’m specifically asking about AMZN but I don’t think it matters does it? #amazon #google #meta
- How much is sign-on bonus taxed? How much is bonus taxed in California - San Diego / San Jose? Tried to google and few websites says its at 22% but few folks said its taxed at 40% flat. Sign on bonus - $35k
- vote Picking between Google, Meta and Uber in different countries Hey all, I'm currently in the offer/negotiation phase with Google, Meta and Uber I've received L4/SDE2 equivalent with Google and Meta, and L5a at Uber Google is in Bangalore. Meta is in Toronto. Uber is in Amsterdam. I am currently in India. My goal is to move to the US in one year. Getting to
- vote Your #1 reason to leave? What's your number 1 to leave your last job or your number 1 reason to want to leave your current job? #tech #google #facebook #amazon #goldmansachs #stripe #square #jpmorgan #finance #software #jobs #career Blind tax: YOE:14 TC: 300
- Google relocation package Does Google negotiate on relocation package? Or is it fixed They have two option- cash which is about $5k after taxes or managed relocation which is points based. I have 21 points. #tech #google #relocation
- What happens to taxes paid on overpriced RSUs? Last year I joined Google and with front load stock vesting, I already have almost half of my vested stocks. Since it was a monthly vest, I ended up paying a lot of taxes in 2021 but did not sell those vested RSUs. Let’s say the avg price with which I have paid taxes is 2700. With the stock as low
- vote Poll - Choosing between Google, Uber and Meta in separate locations Hey all, I'm currently in the offer/negotiation phase with Google, Meta and Uber I've received L4/SDE2 equivalent with Google and Meta, and L5a at Uber Google is in Bangalore. Meta is in Toronto. Uber is in Amsterdam. I am currently in India. My goal is to move to the US in one year. Getting to
- vote offer evaluation: meta & google Meta: data scientist, analytics (L4) Tc: 248k Location: Seattle Pro: WA has no state tax hence much higher net income and Seattle’s cheaper than New York, DS title sounds fancy (I think?) Cons: Meta’s PERM issue Google: BIE (L4) Tc: 260k (average stocks out as google do 33% for the first 2 years)
- vote Offers: Google L4, Two Sigma, IMC Trading Received the following offers. All TC numbers are four-year average. I also included after-tax TC because it makes a big difference for NYC vs Chicago vs WA. All offers are final after negotiation. Personal location preference: WA > Chicago > NYC Google L4 (remote in WA): $282k pretax, $196.
- Successful start at Google Any tips for a successful start at Google? Starting in a couple weeks. Blind tax TC: 620k L6 EM
- Google Offer in Austin Is it worth moving from California to Austin? After two years applying to Google job in Austin I finally got an offer. Yeahhh but timing is off. Anyone recently transition out of California to Texas, is it worth it with Austin inflation? Seeing advice if worth moving. Factor in state tax and pr
- vote Take sign-on or increase base/RSU? Hi all, I have an offer with 50k sign-on and the option to spread it over base and/or RSU instead. Can someone help me understand the implications of doing that? I'm absolutely garbage at managing my finances and taxes 😞 The offer is from Google so any company-specific info would help! (eg. Does
- Hard decisions Google in bay area, vs series D startup remote. Comp difference around 30k after tax (Google is higher). Also have meta offer, 25k higher than Google post tax, but don't want to go to meta Google first year TC (pre tax): 340k Meta first year TC (pre tax): 330k Startup first year TC (pre tax, not
- Google HC approved 5 months ago but recruiter no longer there I had a Google offer 5 months ago but the Google recruiter is no longer there. How should I find another recruiter to work with? Randomly message Google recruiters on LinkedIn? Will other Google recruiters want to work with me given that I have 'recently' worked with another recruiter (not sure how