Qualified small business stock (QSBS) is a provision in the U.S. tax code that can provide tax-free income to investors. This engaging conversation about the tax benefits of QSBS is geared toward buyers and sellers. Jessica Fairchild and Andrew Szymulanski discuss who benefits from QSBS, what the requirements are to qualify for this tax benefit, and ways to make the structure work for a small business sale or acquisition. Discover why it’s worth possibly structuring a transaction to qualify for QSBS treatment.

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• Contact Morgan & Westfield to request a free copy of Jacob Orosz's latest book, Food and Beverage M&A: An Insider’s Guide to Selling a Food or Beverage Manufacturing, Distribution, or Grocery Business.
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