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QSBS Insights
If you own Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS), you may be eligible to eliminate tax on all or a large portion of your gain when you sell.
Are You Aware of Potential QSBS Savings?
QSBS rules encourage investment in certain small businesses by offering tax breaks on gains from selling QSBS. We help entrepreneurs navigate all aspects of QSBS with solutions tailored to your unique needs.
Founders and entrepreneurs who are unaware of the existence and benefits of QSBS may be missing out on potential savings. Rules applying to QSBS were created to urge investment in certain small businesses by allowing investors the opportunity to avoid tax on some or all of their gain from the disposition of QSBS.
Andersen professionals focus on the unique circumstances of entrepreneurs and their companies. We are well-versed in the intricacies of QSBS, the associated filings and documentation, and steps that may be needed to meet the requirements.
Why QSBS is Important
Gains from selling QSBS may be eligible for up to 100% exclusion from federal income tax. You could avoid paying federal tax on gains of up to $10 million or 10x your tax basis. Speak to an Andersen advisor to see how you can benefit from QSBS.
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Basic Requirements of QSBS
Company is a domestic C corporation
Stock is issued after August 10, 1993.
Stock is acquired by taxpayer directly from the company for money, property (other than stock), or services (limited exceptions to this rule).
The tax basis of the total gross assets of the corporation at all times from August 10, 1993 until immediately after the issuance of the taxpayer's stock must be less than $50M (or $75M if stock is issued after July 4, 2025).
Company is a domestic C corporation
Stock is issued after August 10, 1993.
Stock is acquired by taxpayer directly from the company for money, property (other than stock), or services (limited exceptions to this rule).
The tax basis of the total gross assets of the corporation at all times from August 10, 1993 until immediately after the issuance of the taxpayer's stock must be less than $50M (or $75M if stock is issued after July 4, 2025).
