If an investor is interested in taking advantage of the tax benefits associated with Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOF) (See Tax Benefits for Investors in Qualified Opportunity Funds) Any type of capital gain may be invested in a QOF, including, real estate, stock, cryptocurrency, artwork, etc. Typically, real estate requires like-kind for like-kind exchanges, however, QOFs…

What is a Qualified Opportunity Fund? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 added many new tax provisions for 2018. One such provision created something called Qualified Opportunity Zones which are intended to spur economic development and job creation in designated distressed communities. People or entities that invest in eligible property located in an…

Can I Offer Different Classes of Securities? The short answer is obviously yes, as an issuer of securities you are completely free to offer different classes of securities if the company’s governing documents allow for it (for example, an LLC’s operating agreement or a corporation’s bylaws must be written so that the company can issue…

General Solicitation Our firm is often asked whether a social media post constitutes “general solicitation” as prohibited by Rule 506(b) of Regulation D. General solicitation is defined by the SEC to include “advertisements published in newspapers and magazines, public websites, communications broadcasted over television and radio, and seminars where attendees have been invited by general…

Frequently Asked Questions about Form D When you hire Trowbridge Sidoti LLP to assist with Regulation D offerings under Rule 506, our services include drafting and filing From Ds with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the states. State filing fees are charged separately. Below are some frequently asked questions regarding Form Ds: What…

Since 1968, Federal and state governments have moved toward mandating that every car be equipped with seat belts and that every passenger wear a seat belt, or be subject to a traffic ticket and likely a fine. Opposition to these laws suggested that the cost of the seat belt installation was burdensome and that the…