The rules for qualified small business stock become more complex when it is held through a pass-through entity or when the corporation operates through one or more partnerships. This article discusses QSBS eligibility rules, planning opportunities, and areas of uncertainty.
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September 2026 - The Tax Adviser
- Magazine
- September 2026
GAINS & LOSSES
corporations & shareholders
Sec. 338(h)(10) elections in business acquisitions
A Sec. 338(h)(10) election can allow parties to a business acquisition to treat a statutory stock purchase as a deemed asset sale for income tax purposes, potentially benefiting both the buyer and the seller. This article discusses the election’s mechanics, eligibility rules, and tax consequences, as well as practical deal considerations.
TAX CLINIC
employee benefits & pensions
exempt organizations
FOREIGN INCOME & TAXPAYERS
partners & partnerships
STATE & LOCAL TAXES
COLUMNS
PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING
TAX PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
STATE & LOCAL TAXES
INDIVIDUALS
Current Developments in Taxation of Individuals: Part 1
This update surveys recent federal tax developments involving individuals, including court cases, rulings, and guidance issued during the six months ending October 2025.
