The stock must qualify as small business stock. What are the restrictions?
(quoting just a bit of the very detailed GROCO article)
For QSBS purchased between September 27, 2010 and December 31, 2010, a zero percent effective income tax rate will apply to at least the first $10 million of gain upon its ultimate sale if applicable requirements are met. Excluded gain from these investments will not be treated as a preference item for AMT purposes, so the benefits extend equally to AMT taxpayers. ...
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And now watch as big companies find a way to funnel their own money back into themselves as "small business investments."
The stock must qualify as small business stock. What are the restrictions?
(quoting just a bit of the very detailed GROCO article)
For QSBS purchased between September 27, 2010 and December 31, 2010, a zero percent effective income tax rate will apply to at least the first $10 million of gain upon its ultimate sale if applicable requirements are met. Excluded gain from these investments will not be treated as a preference item for AMT purposes, so the benefits extend equally to AMT taxpayers. ...
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