QSBS Related Tax Code Sections

Code Section 304(a)

(a)Treatment of certain stock purchases (1)Acquisition by related corporation (other than subsidiary) For purposes of sections 302 and 303, if— (A)one or more persons are in control of each of two corporations, and (B)in return for property, one of the corporations acquires stock in the other corporation from the person (or persons) so in control,then (unless paragraph … Read More

Updated Code Section 1202

(a)Exclusion (1)In general In the case of a taxpayer other than a corporation, gross income shall not include 50 percent of any gain from the sale or exchange of qualified small business stock held for more than 5 years. (2)Empowerment zone businesses (A)In general In the case of qualified small business stock acquired after the date … Read More

Rule 501 of Regulation D

§230.501   Definitions and terms used in Regulation D. As used in Regulation D (§230.500 et seq. of this chapter), the following terms shall have the meaning indicated: (a) Accredited investor. Accredited investor shall mean any person who comes within any of the following categories, or who the issuer reasonably believes comes within any of … Read More

Original Code Section 1202

Updated Code Section 1202 107 STAT. 422 PUBLIC LAW 103-66-AUG. 10, 1993 (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.-The amendments made by this section shall  apply  to  taxable  years  beginning  after  December  31, 1993. Subpart B-Capital Gain Provisions SEC. 13113. 50-PERCENT EXCLUSION FOR GAIN FROM CERTAIN SMALL BUSINESS STOCK. (Before February 17, 2009) 75-PERCENT EXCLUSION FOR … Read More