The Complete Guide to QSBS & Section 1202
Everything founders, investors and advisors need to know about Qualified Small Business Stock — from qualification to exit planning. Updated for the 2025 OBBBA changes.
Read the Guide →Washington's 9.9% income tax is now law. Here's what high earners should do before 2028.
QSBS planning, domicile strategy, PTE elections, and real tax moves for founders, investors, physicians, and executives earning $1M+.
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Washington State Taxes for Startups
A comprehensive guide to how Washington state taxes affect startups, founders and investors — including the capital gains tax, proposed legislation and QSBS conformity.
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Does QSBS Avoid Washington’s New 9.9% Income Tax? (Yes — For Now)
Under ESSB 6346, QSBS gains excluded under Section 1202 should not be subject to Washington's new 9.9% income tax. Here's why — and the risks to watch.
Oregon SB 1507: Why QSBS Gains May Be Fully Taxable at the State Level Starting in 2026
Oregon SB 1507 decouples the state from the federal QSBS exclusion under Section 1202. Oregon residents who sell qualified small business stock on or after January 1, 2026 may owe full state income tax on gains excluded federally.
Acquiring a Startup? The SEC's New Rule 701 Guidance Creates a Hidden Equity Compliance Trap.
The SEC just clarified that when you acquire another company, their Rule 701 equity grants get stacked onto yours for purposes of the $10 million disclosure threshold. If you're a private company doing M&A, this is a diligence item you can't afford to miss.