07/31/2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): What the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) expansion means for you
Three major taxpayer-friendly changes for stock issued after July 5, 2025:
• Eligible issuer size increased from $50 million to $75 million in assets
• Hold period flexibility: partial exclusions now start at three years
• Tax-free gain cap raised from $10 million to $15 million
If you have private company exposure, the pool of potentially tax-conscious investments just got considerably larger and strategic debt could enhance the tax benefit. Now is the time to review your portfolio and consult with your independent tax advisor.