The private company equity market is an inherently high-risk, high-reward enterprise, a positive Return on Investment (ROI) is not guaranteed, and historically not all taxpayers have been allowed to invest. Yet investments in innovative startups are indisputable keys to moving the national economy forward and creating jobs. As … Read More
Did you know gains on your stock may be 100% tax exempt? Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) is a tax provision (IRC Section 1202) that incentivizes capital investments in strategic innovation sectors to boost economic growth. QSBS can provide eligible investors up to a 100% capital gains … Read More
A Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) is a type of Limited Liability Company (LLC) in which there is no leading member of the organization that has majority rule. In a typical LLC, there are members who make the core decisions for the business. A DAO is different … Read More
Section 1202 limits working capital that a company may apply towards the 80% test to 50% of total assets, however the question emerges as what assets should be considered to be "working capital" assets for purposes of QSBS? Inventory is typically included as a component of working capital … Read More
President Biden released his budget proposal for the coming 2023 fiscal year on March 28, 2022. Coming off the heels of the stalled Build Back Better Act, will the President try to work elements of the BBBA into the budget? The budget proposes a new … Read More
Ahead of President Biden releasing his proposed FY 2023 budget, founders, entrepreneurs, and vocal leaders in the startup marketplace sent a letter on February 16th, 2022, to Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Charles Schumer, and Mitch McConnell. The appeal entreats congressional lawmakers to preserve and protect QSBS and … Read More
Investments in innovative startups are crucial to the future of our country. Yet equity investing is an inherently high-risk, high-reward venture, where a positive return isn’t always guaranteed, and taxpayers haven't always been qualified for profitable opportunities. As a result, QSBS legislation was enacted to provide incentives for … Read More