Practical tools to help founders, investors, and startup employees navigate QSBS, taxes, equity compensation, and entity decisions.
Tax Calculators
QSBS Tax Savings Calculator
Estimate your potential federal tax exclusion under Section 1202 based on your gain, acquisition date, and state. See how much you could save with qualified small business stock treatment.
Washington State Income Tax Calculator
Model the impact of Washington's enacted 9.9% income tax (ESSB 6346, effective 2028) on your household. Understand effective rates, marriage penalty exposure, and how combined federal and state rates stack up.
Open the WA Income Tax Calculator →
Entity Selection
Choose Your Entity
Answer five quick questions and get a personalized recommendation for the right business entity for your startup — C-corp, LLC, S-corp, or other structure.
QSBS Resources
QSBS Issue-Spotting Review
A structured review service to identify Section 1202 qualification issues before a financing round or exit event.
Guides & Reference
- The Complete Guide to QSBS & Section 1202
- Washington State Taxes for Startups
- The Complete Guide to Equity Compensation for Startups
Need help applying any of these tools to your specific situation? Book a 20-Minute Intro Call or get the QSBS Issue-Spotting Review.
A note before you book: please share only the names of the parties and a brief, non-confidential description of your issue. Confidential details should wait until we’ve completed a conflicts check and signed a written engagement agreement.
Also available: the QSBS Eligibility Checker — answer a few questions to see if your stock qualifies under Section 1202.
If you need help confirming your QSBS status, see the Section 1202 QSBS Confirmation Services.