QSBS and Washington's New Millionaire Tax
If you excluded gain under Section 1202 QSBS, does Washington's new millionaire tax still apply? Here's how the new income tax interacts with the federal QSBS exclusion.
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Washington QSBS Update: SB 6229 & HB 2292 Could Tax Section 1202 Gains
I’m sharing this because the Washington capital-gains tax conversation just took a turn that founders, early employees, and investors cannot ignore as they think about exits, liquidity timing, and...
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2026 QSBS State-by-State Conformity Guide: Where the Federal Exclusion Actually Sticks
If you're a founder, investor, or startup advisor eyeing a 2026+ exit, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) just made QSBS (Qualified Small Business Stock under Section 1202) even more powerful:...
Can You Exercise a Stock Option With a Nonrecourse Note and Start Your QSBS Holding Period?
Can You Exercise a Stock Option With a Nonrecourse Note and Start Your QSBS Holding Period?
Don’t Accidentally Disqualify Your QSBS by “Resetting” It
Don’t Accidentally Disqualify Your QSBS by “Resetting” It Congress is considering the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which would expand the QSBS exclusion but only for stock issued after July 4...
Gifting QSBS: What the New York Times Got Wrong — and How Founders Can Do It Right
In late 2021, The New York Times ran a feature titled “A Lavish Tax Dodge for the Ultrawealthy Is Easily Multiplied.
Only C-Corps Can Issue QSBS — and That’s a $15 Million Reason to Care
Choosing the wrong entity structure can cost startup founders millions. Only C-corporations can issue Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) under Section 1202. Here’s why that matters — and how to preserve your shot at the $15 million tax exclusion.
The Big Beautiful Bill: A New Era for QSBS and Startup Investment
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (often called the "Big Beautiful Bill").
Qualified Small Business Stock: Redemption Issues
Stock redemptions and buybacks can silently disqualify your QSBS under Section 1202. Here is how the redemption rules work, what triggers disqualification, and how to protect your tax exclusion worth millions.