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Treasury and the IRS are preparing guidance aimed at limiting QSBS trust stacking, per June 29 Wall Street Journal reporting — confirming signals Treasury officials sent in May. Here's where things stand and what founders should do now.
Most founders treat §1202 substantiation as something their lawyer does at exit. By then, the easy substantiation is gone. Here's why it should be an annual practice — and exactly what to do this week.
Washington's capital gains tax: 7% up to $1M, 9.9% above. Rates, exemptions, QSBS, residency planning, and what changes in 2028.
409A valuations are confidential — but they show up in M&A diligence, IPO filings, IRS audits, and sometimes on your cap table. A startup lawyer explains who actually sees them.
Does Washington have a state income tax? The 9.9% rate, $1M threshold, January 1, 2028 effective date, the constitutional challenge, and planning moves for founders and investors.
Washington's capital gains tax is tiered at 7% and 9.9%. For founders planning a liquidity event, residency planning may be the highest-stakes tax decision in the deal. Here's how the rules work and an 8-step action plan.
2026 and 2027 are the last two years you can recognize income without Washington's 9.9% income tax. Here is how to use them.
Washington has a statutory 30-day safe harbor for domiciled residents who leave. California's safe harbor requires 546 consecutive days outside the state under an employment contract. Here's how they compare — and why the differences matter for founders and investors.
A section-by-section breakdown of what your QSBS attestation letter needs to say — gross assets, active business, redemption reps, and what happens if you can't prove it.
