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Labor Shortage QSBS

QSBS Investments Could ‘Bail-Out’ Small Businesses Owners Facing Labor Shortages

The state of the Main Street economy as it tries to completely recover is dragging on business owners across the country. Nearly one-third say they have open positions that have been unfilled for at least three months. As a result of this labor situation, 41% of small … Read More

Virgin Airline QSBS

Virgin Airline IPO Gives Insights into Travel Industry, QSBS Investors Take Note

Virgin Atlantic Airways, Ltd. is considering a public offering in London. According to an unknown affiliate, executives have been meeting with bankers and possible investors and could disclose the company's plans for an IPO as early as fall. This recovery marks another fantastic win for an industry … Read More

Capital Gains QSBS

Biden’s Proposed Tax Law Would Hike Capital Gains Rates, QSBS Becomes More Attractive

American investors in the top tax bracket currently pay a rate of 23.8% on the capital gains of long term stock. This rate is significantly lower than what these same taxpayers owe for their regular income tax— which incentivizes investors to hold stock for at least one … Read More

Small Business QSBS

Medium and Large-Sized Small Businesses Recovering from Pandemic, QSBS Investors Must Evaluate Risk

High-Risk and High-Reward Surrounding Small Businesses As weekly IPO records are reported and the looming tax hike for capital gains rates is debated, investors are turning more and more to small businesses for a high-risk, high-reward financial strategy. We’ve seen a staggering bounce-back from the pandemic with more … Read More

Delaware Opportunity Zones

$100 Million Urban Development Project in Delaware Opportunity Zone, High-Risk, High-Reward Incentive Similar to QSBS

As the $100 million, 86-acre development project drums up talk in Wilmington, Delaware along the Christina River, current residents wonder how this 5-year project will benefit them. The Vice President of the Southbridge Civic Association, Diana Dixon, stated,  “The civic association has submitted letters to ask for greater … Read More

State Taxes QSBS

11 States Lower Income Taxes, QSBS Investors Look at State Conformity to Section 1202

As states are closing their books for FY 2021, a theme is emerging which starkly contrasts what we all witnessed one year ago. Tax relief as a viable option for many states is owed to the economic bounce-back experienced across the nation thanks to the vast availability … Read More

Chinese IPO QSBS

SEC Cracking Down on Chinese Companies, Domestic Corporations Prove More Reliable with Added Benefits like QSBS

Hello-bike, an Ant Group-Backed, Chinese rideshare company that operates in over 400 cities has filed a request for withdrawal of registration with the SEC after big plans for a $1 billion IPO. The request follows the cybersecurity review into Chinese ride-hailing company, Didi Global Inc. and the … Read More

Edtech QSBS

Edtech Firm PowerSchool Raises Millions in Low-Priced IPO, Provides Industry Insight for Investors Seeking Benefits of QSBS

On the heels of Duolingo’s successful IPO, another edtech company is taking the stage and getting in on the action of this record year for IPOs. With rock bottom prices, education software provider, PowerSchool Holdings Inc., raised $711 million in its initial public offering. This IPO makes … Read More

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duolingo QSBS

Duolingo Learns to Speak IPO, Increasing Attention Toward EdTech—QSBS Can Spur Growth Across Industries

How many languages can you say “initial public offering” in? Popular language-learning app Duolingo is moving closer to its IPO, announcing its starting price at $85 to $95 per share. The tech company will offer about 5.1 million shares, which would raise over $485 million.  The Demand for … Read More

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