How Founders Save Millions in Taxes using QSBS on Exit Day
  • Aug 13, 2025

How Founders Save Millions in Taxes using QSBS on Exit Day

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What if you could legally exclude up to $10 million from taxes when selling your startup? Richard Levychin from Galleros Robinson breaks down the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Section 1202 tax code that most founders overlook until it's too late. In this episode of Startups with Stu with host Stuart Draper, Richard explains how proper entity structure and timing can save entrepreneurs millions during exit events, sharing real cases where clients turned $100K investments into $9 million payouts. Stuart Draper explores the critical setup requirements, five year holding periods, and conversion strategies for LLCs and S-Corps looking to qualify. From Delaware C-Corporation benefits to advanced tax mitigation techniques rated on a 1 to 10 risk scale, this conversation delivers actionable insights for companies in their growth stage. Richard also reveals common due diligence pitfalls that kill deals and why having the right advisory team makes the difference between keeping your wealth and losing it to Uncle Sam.

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