83(b) Elections and QSBS: How They Interact
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Does QSBS clock start at grant or 83(b) date?
The five-year holding period for Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) begins on the date the stock is granted and the 83(b) is filed, not on the vesting dates.
Can SAFE converts qualify?
Stock received from converting a SAFE note can qualify for QSBS, and an 83(b) may be relevant if that stock is subject to vesting.
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