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Section 1202: Qualified Small Business Stock

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This article provides general information regarding U.S. federal income tax incentives available to non-corporate holders of “qualified small business stock” (“QSB stock”) as defined under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue...more

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NJ Tax Break for Small Businesses

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On March 20, 2025, New Jersey lawmakers advanced a measure that would bring the New Jersey Gross Income Tax into closer conformity with federal law regarding the income tax treatment of “qualified small business stock,” or...more

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Understanding Section 1202: The Qualified Small Business Stock Exemption

The “qualified small business stock” (QSBS) tax exemption under Section 1202 allows non-corporate founders and investors in certain emerging growth companies to potentially exclude up to 100 percent of the U.S. federal...more

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[Webinar] Maximizing Tax Benefits with Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS): Key Insights and Strategies - March 27th, 10:00 am -...

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This presentation will cover essential aspects of QSBS eligibility, the tax benefits available under Section 1202, and practical approaches for maximizing exclusions on capital gains. This session will include recent updates,...more

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Qualified Small Business Stock – Overview and Useful Strategies

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Founders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and other investors (all of which are collectively referred to herein as “investors”) should be familiar with Internal Revenue Code Section 1202, a valuable provision that...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Eligibility of Life Sciences Companies for Qualified Small Business Stock

The “qualified small business stock” (QSBS) tax exemption under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code allows non-corporate founders and investors in certain emerging growth companies organized as corporations to...more

Holland & Knight LLP

A Look at Search Funds and Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock

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Search Funds should consider the availability of the tax benefits of Section 1202 in connection with their acquisitions. The upside, if properly structured, can be significant. Section 1202 has gained popularity likely due to...more

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Eligibility for Significant Savings From the Sale of Qualified Small Business Stock Under Internal Revenue Code Section 1202

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If you own a small business, you may qualify for significant tax savings under section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (Section 1202). Owners or investors of certain C corporations (C corps) may be...more

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Estate Planning for Founders - Part II: Planning with Qualified Small Business Stock

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This is the second of a four-part series focusing on estate planning fundamentals for founders. This article will address an important topic for owners of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) as defined in Section 1202 of...more

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Accidental Termination on Purpose? S Corp Ruling Could Be Huge For QSBS Owners

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Qualified Small Business Stock (“QSBS”) is arguably one of the largest “gifts” Congress has given taxpayers by excluding from a shareholder’s gross income the greater of $10 million or 10 times the shareholder’s basis in the...more

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How This Multimillion-Dollar Tax Benefit Can Slip Through Your Fingers: Don’t Miss Out!

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The Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) status under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code provides a significant tax advantage for small business owners (i.e., Founders) and investors. It allows for a 100% capital gain...more

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State Taxation of Qualified Small Business Stock: Federal Tax Exclusion Not Always Replicated at State Level

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In the event of an M&A transaction, many stockholders plan to take advantage of the exclusion from federal taxable income of gain realized from the sale or exchange of “qualified small business stock” (QSB stock). Section...more

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Current Issues for Qualified Small Business Stock - How New R&E Expensing Rules Could Hurt Your QSBS Status, and Why Cash...

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An early-stage company can offer prospective investors an attractive investment opportunity, particularly if the company’s stock will qualify as “qualified small business stock” (QSBS) for US federal income tax purposes. This...more

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IRS Rules That an Enterprise Cloud Application Software Company Is Engaged in a Qualified Trade or Business for QSBS Purposes

On May 12, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published private letter ruling 202319013 (the PLR), which concluded that an enterprise cloud application software company is engaged in a qualified trade or business for...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Basics of QSBS and its Application to the Energy Sector

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One of the lesser-known yet very beneficial provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) relating to business investment is Section 1202. Originally passed in 1993 and amended several times over the years, Section 1202...more

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret QSBS Exclusions

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Are your shareholders leaving money on the table? Certain tax planning strategies, much like magic spells in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, require some pre-ordained incantations in order to bring them to life. The...more

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New Tax Bill Puts a Stop to Incentives for Startup Investing

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Proposal’s Effect Would Limit Access to Capital for Small Businesses - An overlooked provision of the new, sweeping tax bill currently under consideration by Congress as part of President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion...more

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Gain Without Pain: Qualified Small Business Stock and Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code

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With the prospect of an increase in capital gain income tax rates looming on the horizon, what could be more welcome than an exclusion of 100% of gain from income? That is exactly what Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue...more

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Small Business Investors Can Save Big with New IRS Code Amendments

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Recent amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code) have significantly expanded the opportunity for tax savings under Section 1202. Section 1202, which was originally added to the Code in 1993, provides relief...more

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