As noted in this article, the QSBS tax exclusion has increased several times since first implemented in 1993. Therefore, “when” QSBS was acquired impacts the magnitude of the potential tax exclusion. Additionally, “how” the QSBS was acquired impacts whether or not the stock is eligible for QSBS … Read More
The stock has to be held for more than 5 years in order to qualify as “eligible gains” for QSBS purposes. (as per Section 1202(b)(2)). Although this is true it is possible to maintain your timeline if the stock is sold early using Section 1045. There … Read More
The Qualified Small Business Stock (“QSBS”) tax exclusion is one of many incentives the US Federal government has enacted to encourage founding and investing in new businesses. This exemption can be significant, with up to a benefit of approximately $2 million per taxpayer per investment (based on the … Read More
QSBS stands for “Qualified Small Business Stock” and is regulated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under code Section 1202, offering tax benefits to accredited investors, investment funds, employees, and founders. QSBS is a tax benefit on a federal and in some cases also extends to a … Read More
Only C-Corporations can qualify to issue Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) per Section 1202. C-Corporations or “C-Corps” are legal entities in which the owners or shareholders are taxed separately from the entity. C-Corps are taxed on their income before paying out earnings in the form of dividends to … Read More
Not sure if the stock you’re invested in is QSBS, learn more about our QSBS Monitoring Platform The majority of states do allow the QSBS tax exclusion on a state income tax level, but there are some nuances between them. Generally, the three ways that states treat the … Read More
On January 24, 1963, John F. Kennedy quotes, “The tax on capital gains directly affects investment decisions, the mobility and flow of risk capital from static to more dynamic situations, the ease or difficulty experienced by new ventures in obtaining capital, and thereby the strength and potential … Read More