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Crowdfunding is a method for raising capital whereby many individuals network and pool their funds, usually via the internet or social media. Crowdfunding methods are used in a variety of circumstances including,... more +
Crowdfunding is a method for raising capital whereby many individuals network and pool their funds, usually via the internet or social media. Crowdfunding methods are used in a variety of circumstances including, but not limited to, supporting charitable organizations, disaster relief, product development, artistic projects, and financing start-up companies. The passage of the JOBS Act of 2012 sought to broaden the use of crowdfunding in developing private capital for start-up companies by relaxing certain SEC investor registration requirements. less -
Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Formulario 1099-K 2023: Aclaración Del IRS

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El 2/6/24, el IRS publicó preguntas frecuentes (FAQs) nuevas y actualizadas sobre el Formulario 1099-K 2023 dado que el 21 de noviembre de 2023 (a través del Aviso 2023-74) el IRS anunció que el año calendario 2023 también...more

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Form 1099-K 2023 IRS Clarification

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On 2/6/24, the IRS released new and updated FAQs regarding Form 1099-K 2023 given that on November 21, 2023 (via Notice 2023-74) the IRS announced that calendar year 2023 would also be a transition year for third party...more

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FINRA’s 2024 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report: Select Observations

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FINRA recently published its 90-page 2024 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (Report) providing member firms with insight into six primary topics: Financial Crimes, Crypto Asset Development, Firm Operations, Communications...more

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Tax Tips for GoFundMe Donors and Organizers

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Since January of 2020, over 175,000 COVID-19 related GoFundMe campaigns were created, raising more than $416 million. While donors may be feeling charitable, they should know that their contributions are likely not...more

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The More The Merrier: SEC Amends Crowdfunding Rules To Increase Investment Limits

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On November 2, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to amend certain rules related to the issuance of securities in exempt offerings—transactions in which the securities sold by the issuer do not need to...more

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SEC Amends Rule 15c2-11 to Enhance Publicly Available Information For Securities Quoted in the Over the Counter Markets

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has amended Rule 15c2-11 (the amended Rule), which governs the publication of quotations in the over-the-counter (OTC) markets, i.e., quotes that are published away from a...more

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Equity Crowdfunding: Offering Fans a True Stake in Their Favorite Teams

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We’ve all been there—that incredible moment when our favorite team is driving down the field for the go-ahead touchdown, has runners in scoring position in the bottom of the ninth inning, or has a penalty kick in the 89th...more

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Regulation A+: For Smaller Companies (and ICOs) a Better Way to Go Public?

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With the proliferation of smaller companies seeking to grow their businesses, gain credibility and access capital, Regulation A+ is now increasingly being used as a fundraising tool. ...more

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Investment Crowdfunding Exemptions: Understand What You Can and Cannot Do to Advertise Your Offering

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This article expands upon a recent overview of the securities law exemptions commonly used for investment crowdfunding campaigns. The six distinct exemptions or "paths" outlined below are the most commonly used by...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

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Financial Industry Developments - SEC Publishes Compliance and Disclosure Guidance for Regulation Crowdfunding - On April 5, 2017, the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission...more

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SEC Publishes Compliance and Disclosure Guidance for Regulation Crowdfunding

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On April 5, 2017, the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC“) published a “Compliance and Disclosure Interpretation: Regulation Crowdfunding: Rule 202: Ongoing Reporting...more

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SEC Announces New Changes to Covers of Periodic Reports and Registration Statements

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The SEC adopted technical rule and form amendments under the JOBS Act that impact almost every periodic report and registration statement by adding an additional “check the box” item on the covers (as well as the introductory...more

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Singapore Legal Update - July 2016

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A Conditional Primary Obligation to Pay Is Not a Penalty - In iTronic Holdings Pte Ltd v Tan Swee Leon [2016] SGHC 77 (Singapore High Court, 21 April 2016), the Singapore High Court held that an obligation to pay a...more

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Final MNvest Rules Adopted

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On June 13, the final administrative rules implementing the MNvest intra-state crowdfunding exemption were adopted. The MNvest Rules were first proposed back in November of 2015. Yesterday's publication in the Minnesota...more

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The Equity Crowdfunding Rules: What You Need to Know

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The SEC’s equity crowdfunding rules finally go into effect this month almost four years after Congress passed the JOBS Act, requiring the relaxing of certain rules on raising funds. So what does equity crowdfunding actually...more

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JOBS Act Quick Start – A Brief Overview of the JOBS Act, 2016 Update

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Many market participants were taken by surprise by the enactment of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. The JOBS Act, HR 3606, was passed by the United States House of Representatives on March 8, 2012. On March...more

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Overview of Regulation Crowdfunding

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Regulation Crowdfunding – which becomes effective May 16, 2016 -- implements the requirements of Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. The new rules will enable individuals to invest in startup...more

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New Crowdfunding Rules for Issuers: Opportunities or Landmines?

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As directed by Congress under the JOBS Act of 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted final rules to permit equity “crowdfunding,” characterized by the SEC as “a relatively new and evolving method...more

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SEC Finalizes Regulation Crowdfunding – Issuer Requirements

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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has issued final rules on Regulation Crowdfunding. This post analyzes the “Issuer Requirements” section of the SEC’s adopting release....more

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SEC Finally Adopts “Regulation Crowdfunding”

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The SEC’s final crowdfunding rules, which are largely consistent with the proposed rules, provide broader access to capital for startups and small businesses, though concerns over cumbersome disclosure and regulatory...more

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Crowdfunding Regulations

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On October 30, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final crowdfunding rules. More than two years after the publication of the proposed crowdfunding rules, the SEC approved regulations that permit...more

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SEC Finally Adopts Federal Crowdfunding Rules: All That Glitters May Not Be Gold

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On October 30, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), by a 3-1 vote, adopted the long-anticipated final rules permitting federal crowdfunding (“Title III Crowdfunding”), providing a potentially attractive...more

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Following the Wisdom of the Crowd? A Look at the SEC’s Final Crowdfunding Rules

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In this alert, we provide a detailed overview of the final rules, Regulation Crowdfunding, which will be applicable to crowdfunding offerings conducted in reliance on Section 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended...more

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SEC Chair Highlights Commission’s Accounting Priorities

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In a recent speech, SEC Chair Mary Jo White highlighted the Commission’s accounting priorities, indicating, among other things, that the Commission plans to issue a statement regarding International Financial Reporting...more

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SEC Proposes Regulations Related to Crowdfunding (Part 1)

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The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") proposed for comment new regulations on Crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is the general term used to describe a new way of raising capital using the Internet. A crowdfunding...more

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