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Targeting Resources to Unleash Market Prosperity (TRUMP) Jobs Act

Key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), signed into law by former President Donald Trump in December 2017 are set to expire at the end of 2025 unless extended or modified by Congress. A ne ...more

How does CfPA view the need for standardized investor disclosures on crowdfunding platforms, and what role should the SEC play in ensuring transparency regarding investment terms, tax implications, and Form C accessibility?

 

Thank you for the thoughtful question! This issue aligns with CfPA's policy priorities, and here is our position on it.

Disclosures to Investors

It is important that investors understand what they are getting when they invest and the potential tax implications of those inv...

Does CfPA support amending Title III of the JOBS Act to allow certain excluded investment funds to raise under Reg CF?

Thank you for the thoughtful question! This issue aligns with CfPA's policy priorities, and here is our position on it.

Investment Funds Excluded from the Definition of Investment Companies

We request the following amendment to Title III of the JOBS Act:

The current statute provi...

Navigating a Fair Future: Crypto, Crowdfunding, and Regulatory Clarity?

In a statement published February 4th titled “The Journey Begins,” SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, as the newly appointed SEC Crypto Task Force leader, compares the SEC’s past crypto regulation to a c ...more

What is CfPA's stance on allowing crowdfunding portals to raise funds on their own platforms, provided the relationship is fully disclosed and the number of raises is limited?

Good question! This topic aligns closely with CfPA's policy platform, and here is our position on the matter.

Crowdfunding by Portals

We support allowing portals to raise funding on their own platforms as long as the relationship is fully disclosed and the number of raises is lim...

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The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) is a 501 (c)(6) nonprofit trade group that was established shortly after the signing of the Jumpstart Our Business Startup Act ("JOBS Act") on April ... more>

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Our platform has powered over $1Billion in raised capital for all raise types, Reg A+, Reg CF, Reg D 506(b)(c), and Private Placements. We are ... more>

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