Is Build Back Better Going to Pass; and how will it impact QSBS?

Unsurprisingly, the Republicans are staunchly opposed to the Build Back Better Act. A recent Reuters article (found here), says that, “Republicans, who have been adamant in defending their 2017 tax cuts and argue that the tax hikes would hurt businesses and kill jobs. Democrats argue the Trump … Read More

Is QSBS gone?

Although the initial proposal for President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan included language that would protect QSBS status and benefits, a recent revision of the proposal by the House of Representatives would affect certain taxpayers if passed.  The document titled, General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2022 … Read More

Did Build Back Better kill QSBS?

While certain stakeholders in Qualified Small Businesses could be affected by the proposed Build Back Better Act, shareholders who hold Section 1202 QSB Stock and earn less than $400K in adjusted gross income have little to fear. The markups released today by committees of jurisdiction within the … Read More

The Future of QSBS

Today’s release of the markups to the Build Back Better Act have QSBS investors and founders worried about their eligible tax exemption. The House of Representatives has made edits to the plan, including the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan, in order for the budget … Read More

Preferred Equity QSBS

Preferred Equity and QSBS

For any security to qualify under Section 1202 as Qualified Small Business Stock, the company must first be considered an eligible Qualified Small Business (QSB) meaning: It is a domestic C-Corp It has less than $50 million in gross assets (when the stock is issued)It is an active … Read More

KISS Note QSBS

KISS Notes and QSBS

For any security to qualify under Section 1202 as Qualified Small Business Stock, the company must first be considered an eligible Qualified Small Business (QSB) meaning: It is a domestic C-Corp It has less than $50 million in gross assets (when the stock is issued)It is an active … Read More

SAFE Notes QSBS

SAFEs and QSBS

For any security to qualify under Section 1202 as Qualified Small Business Stock, the company must first be considered an eligible Qualified Small Business (QSB) meaning: It is a domestic C-Corp It has less than $50 million in gross assets (when the stock is issued) It is an active business … Read More

Convertible Notes QSBS

Convertible Notes and QSBS

For any security to qualify under Section 1202 as Qualified Small Business Stock, the company must first be considered an eligible Qualified Small Business (QSB) meaning: It is a domestic C-Corp It has less than $50 million in gross assets (when the stock is issued)It is an active … Read More

Stock Options QSBS

Stock Options and QSBS

For any security to qualify under Section 1202 as Qualified Small Business Stock, the company must first be considered an eligible Qualified Small Business (QSB) meaning: It is a domestic C-Corp It has less than $50 million in gross assets (when the stock is issued)It is an active … Read More