The Complete Guide to QSBS & Section 1202
Everything founders, investors and advisors need to know about Qualified Small Business Stock — from qualification to exit planning. Updated for the 2025 OBBBA changes.
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Practical legal guidance on QSBS, equity compensation, startup formation, financing, exits, and Washington State tax issues. NYU LL.M. in Taxation. 25+ years advising startups.
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Washington State Taxes for Startups
A comprehensive guide to how Washington state taxes affect startups, founders and investors — including the capital gains tax, proposed legislation and QSBS conformity.
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New Release: Washington State Tax Planning Guide for High Earners
Washington is moving from a no-income-tax state to a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million in 2028. Here is what high earners need to do now.
Why State Income Taxes Almost Always Raise Less Than Promised
Washington's millionaires' tax (SB 6346 / HB 2724) is projected to raise around $3.2B. History suggests revenues underperform once migration, timing, and income-shifting responses kick in—we expect closer to $2B.
Washington's New Income Tax for Professional Athletes: What Players, Agents, and Teams Need to Know
Washington's ESSB 6346 creates duty-day apportionment rules for nonresident athletes effective January 1, 2028. Here's what visiting players, agents, team payroll departments, and GMs need to know — with the math.
Washington's New Income Tax: What Founders, Investors, Athletes, and High Earners Need to Know
Washington's Legislature has passed SB 6346 — a 9.9% tax on household income above $1 million. Here's what high earners, founders, investors, and athletes need to know before 2028.
My GeekWire Opinion: Why Washington’s “Millionaires Tax” Threatens the Startup Economy
I recently published an opinion piece in GeekWire analyzing how Washington’s proposed “millionaires tax” could materially harm the state’s startup ecosystem.
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Washington’s Capital‑Gains Tax and QSBS: A Founder’s Guide
Washington State introduced a capital‑gains tax in 2021, triggering immediate interest (and litigation) among founders, investors and tax professionals.