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Treasury Signals Crackdown on QSBS Trust Stacking: What Founders Should Do Now
Treasury scrutiny of QSBS trust stacking: what the reports say, how existing aggregation rules work, and why neither grandfathering nor separate exclusions are assured.
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: 2026 Rates & Exemptions
Washington State capital gains tax: who pays, the 7% and 9.9% rates after deductions, exempt assets, filing rules, and planning before a sale.
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.
Does Washington Have a State Income Tax? Not Yet — 9.9% Scheduled for 2028
Washington has no broad personal income tax in 2026. A 9.9% tax is scheduled for 2028, with a $1 million deduction shared by spouses and registered domestic partners. Certain capital gains are already taxed separately.