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Treasury Signals Crackdown on QSBS Trust Stacking: What Founders Should Do Now
Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Kenneth Kies signaled this week that Treasury is working on guidance to address QSBS trust stacking. Here's what founders should do now.
Have You Done Your QSBS Substantiation This Year?
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 State Capital Gains Tax: A 2026 Guide for Founders & Investors
Washington's capital gains tax: 7% up to $1M, 9.9% above. Rates, exemptions, QSBS, residency planning, and what changes in 2028.
Are 409A Valuations Public? A Startup Lawyer's Answer
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.
Washington Income Tax 2026: The 9.9% Rate, $1M Threshold & 2028 Effective Date
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 (Now Up to 9.9%): Residency Planning Before You Sell
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.
