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2021 House Ways And Means Tax Proposals
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was recently signed into law on July 4, 2025. One of the changes to the tax code in the OBBBA impacts qualified small business stock (“QSBS”) under Section 1202. The changes generally...more
Prior to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 (the “OBBBA”) , Section 1202 provided that non-corporate taxpayers that acquired qualified small business stock after August 10, 1993 (“QSBS”)...more
In late 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) introduced Form 15620 to provide a standardized mechanism for taxpayers to make elections under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). More recently in 2025,...more
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1 into law, the budget reconciliation bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act). As discussed in our prior alert following the passage by the House of...more
An installment sale occurs when property is disposed of and at least one payment is received after the tax year of the disposition. See I.R.C. § 453. Under a standard installment sale, the buyer makes scheduled payments to...more
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
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
The tax treatment of carried interest has long been a subject of political debate. Since 2007, almost annually, the taxation of carried interest has found its way into either proposed legislation or presidential budget...more
In recent years, the utilization of qualified small business stock (“QSBS”) has grown considerably. Many businesses are formed as corporations at conception, private equity investors calculate the tax benefits from Section...more
Navigating the tax landscape for art dealers, investors, and collectors can be a complex endeavor, but proper classification is key to maximizing tax savings and avoiding pitfalls....more
This article is the third in our series on equity-based compensation intended to assist employers with answering a common question: What type of equity compensation award is best for our company and our employees?...more
The secondary market for limited partner interests in venture capital funds has witnessed robust growth in recent years as an increasing number of existing venture fund investors seek an early exit from their positions for...more
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
When considering converting a C corporation to an S corporation, tax advisers and taxpayers need to pay careful attention to the many perils that exist. Failure to pay close attention to the road in this area could result in...more
Understanding the nuances of the Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) is crucial for effective estate planning and tax strategy. For example, estate planners must be familiar with the tax basis adjustment provisions in 26 U.S.C. §...more
With interest rates nearly the highest they’ve been in decades, but property prices still high, sellers and buyers are looking for ways to finance real estate transactions while also availing themselves of IRC § 1031’s...more
Dado que estamos en pleno apogeo de la temporada de impuestos, muchos contribuyentes están explorando la posibilidad de reclamar una deducción de impuestos cripto sobre sus activos cripto “devaluados”. Los contribuyentes...more
It happens all too often. Fearing the alleged difficulties of probate, families add adult children as joint owners to a real estate deed or onto a bank or brokerage account, hoping to avoid the Surrogate’s court process...more
Options to purchase stock of an employer continue to be a popular form of equity-based compensation, particularly among start-ups and other privately-held companies. ...more
...The federal tax laws are certainly about to change. With the need to raise revenue as a top priority for the Biden Administration, everyone is expecting dramatic changes to the Internal Revenue Code. Tax legislation is...more
The House Committee of Ways and Means (the “House”) has been busy the last few days. Indeed, the House continues to mark up and work through potential revenue raisers (i.e., tax increases) to help pay for recent legislative...more
I. Introduction - On September 15, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee approved tax provisions for proposed inclusion in the Build Back Better Act (the BBBA). If enacted in their current form, the proposals would,...more
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee released proposed budget reconciliation legislation on September 13, 2021. The bill still must complete many steps in the legislative process – including passage by the full House of...more
On September 13, 2021, the Congressional House Ways and Means Committee introduced 880 plus pages of legislative tax proposals to help fund the House’s proposed $3.5 trillion stimulus package. Below are tax proposals relevant...more
In April 2021, President Biden announced the “American Families Plan,” which included some significant tax law changes. On May 28, 2021, the United State Department of Treasury issued a report entitled “General Explanation of...more