Our Response to the SEC’s Proposed Rules to the Exempt Offering Framework
In March 2020, the SEC proposed rules to simplify, harmonize, and improve the exempt offering framework, including Reg CF. Here are our thoughts on th…
Category: Regulations and Law
LLC to C Corporation Conversions – Tax Consequences for Investors
I had my first LLC investment decide to convert to a C Corporation in 2019. Today's post will cover my personal experience handling that conversion an…
Three Ways the U.S. Gives Tax Relief for Investing in Startups
While startups are very risky, the U.S. provides three key tax benefits for startup investors to make early-stage investments more enticing. Learn all…
The Five Tax Questions Every Startup Investor Should Answer
Taxes are generally the last thing on the minds of most startup investors. Find out some of the key tax implications of investing in startups.
Overview of SEC’s Proposed Updates to Reg CF and Exempt Offering Framework
On March 4, 2020, the SEC proposed major updates to Regulation Crowdfunding and other exempt offering frameworks to increase access to capital while p…
SEC Proposes Updates to the Accredited Investor Definition
The SEC proposed updates that would amend the definition of an accredited investor and expand the number of people and entities that qualify. Learn mo…
Accredited Investor – Overview and History
The Accredited Investor definition is a cornerstone of Regulation D and an objective way for issuers to identify potential investors for private offer…
What are Direct Public Offerings (DPOs)?
Direct Public Offerings (DPOs) are when an issuing company sells financial securities directly to investors, vs. using a third party or intermediary. …
State Tax Credits for Startup Investors and Angels
While there are numerous federal tax credits for startup investors, additional tax benefits may exist at the state level for qualifying angel investor…
Intrastate Crowdfunding and Blue Sky Laws
What is Intrastate Crowdfunding and what are Blue Sky Laws? We compare them to Regulation Crowdfunding and break down the pros and cons for investors …