Maximize Value by Minimizing Capital Gains Taxes at Exit
November 13, 2024, 10-11AM PTJay Jung
Managing Partner, Embarc Advisors
Value to a seller is “EBITDA x Multiple – Taxes”. But many sellers forget to optimize for that last component: Taxes. The earlier you plan for taxes, the more you can save. One of the most powerful tax incentives for business owners is Qualifying Small Business Stock (Section 1202 QSBS). This is a rare tax strategy that completely eliminates taxes – the greater of up to$15 million or 10x your basis. The One Big Beautiful Bill just made this tool even more attractive for business owners that may be exiting in 3 to 5 years. Jay will discuss how QSBS in-depth including how to convert S-Corps to take advantage of this benefit and how private equity looks at these opportunities..
Nov. 13, 2024, 10-11AM PT
Maximize Value by Minimizing Capital Gains Taxes at Exit
About Jay Jung
Jay is the Founder and Managing Partner of Embarc Advisors, a modern M&A and CFO advisory firm recognized twice on the Inc. 5000 list and a multi-time honoree on Axial’s Top 20 Investment Banking Firms. A former Goldman Sachs investment banker and McKinsey consultant, Jay has led over $50 billion in transactions, including the sales of Yahoo, MuleSoft, and SanDisk.
With a founder’s perspective shaped by his own entrepreneurial journey, including co-founding a venture-backed tech startup funded by SoftBank, Jay brings deep empathy and insight to the business owners and CEOs he advises. He continues to serve as a trusted advisor to startups and middle-market companies on M&A, capital raises, and strategic growth initiatives. His work has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal.
Jay holds an MBA from The Wharton School and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/embarc/
