You’ve spent years building something. Now, with an exit on the horizon, the question shifts from how to grow the company to how much of the proceeds you actually get
Most founders research the Section 1202 exclusion, learn their per-person cap, and stop there. The per-person cap ($10 million for stock issued on or before July 4, 2025, $15 million
Here’s something most founders don’t fully grasp until they’re already in a deal: the QSBS exclusion doesn’t scale with the size of your company’s exit. It scales with the number
Last updated: October 2025 | Source: Tax Foundation 2025 State Tax Competitiveness Index Executive Summary For founders planning business exits in 2025, state capital gains tax policy represents one
Imagine maximizing your profits from your startup’s exit through a few strategic tax break strategies and the Qualified Small Business (QSBS) rules. For founders holding substantial positions of QSBS, this
Public Law 119-21, signed July 4, 2025. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) rewrites key parts of the U.S. tax code, with outsized implications for ultra-high net worth founders,
Executive Summary This guide breaks down the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed in 2025, with key updates for UHNW families and founders: $15M estate exemption, enhanced QSBS, $40k
The landscape of QSBS has undergone a major shift with the introduction of the new QSBS tiered exclusion implemented through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law
For company founders and shareholders with an exit on the horizon, this isn’t a myth. Learning how to minimize capital gains tax on a business sale can make a lot
This article was originally published on Forbes.com on December 4, 2019. Written by Peyton Carr. For founders and early employees of private companies seeking liquidity, a tender offer is an
On June 30, 2025, New Jersey took a major step by aligning with federal Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) rules. Starting January 1, 2026, residents selling QSBS in New Jersey
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law, introducing the most substantial QSBS tax changes since 2010. These new QSBS changes present game-changing
