
Episode #63
Episode 63. He Sold His Painting Business for $2,000,000
Interested in Tax Strategy for your Business? Send us a message with your email address and we’ll help you get started! This painting contractor, Joe, sold his business for $2,000,000 using installment sale tax strategy but he had an unexpected tax bill EVEN though he had an installment sale set up. In this podcast, I covered exactly what went wrong and how to be prepared in the future for this. An installment sale allows a business owner to receive payments over several years instead of collecting the full sale price upfront. However, certain parts of the sale may still be taxed immediately. In Joe’s case, the depreciation recapture on his business assets did not qualify for installment sale treatment. This meant he could owe taxes on approximately $360,000 of income in the first year, even though he only received $200,000 from the buyer. In this podcast, you’ll learn: • How an installment sale works when selling a business • Why depreciation recapture may be taxed immediately • How goodwill and business assets are taxed differently • Why your taxable income may be higher than the cash you receive • How interest payments can help cover future capital gains taxes • How to prepare for tax bills throughout the installment sale • Why accurate records are essential if you change accountants • How to avoid paying taxes twice on the same income An installment sale can be a powerful tax strategy when selling a business, but it must be structured, planned, and tracked correctly. Make sure you speak with a Tax Advisor before selling your business or agreeing to receive payments over several years. Download FREE PDF: 7 Write-Offs Every S-Corporation Business Owner MUST Know: https://7taxwriteoffs.com/?el=podcast&htrafficsource=buzzsprout *Disclaimer This material & presentation content is for informational and educational purposes only. This material and presentation content is designed to provide general information regarding the subject matter covered. It is not intended to serve as legal, tax, or other financial advice related to individual situations. Because each individual’s legal, tax, and financial situation is different, specific advice should be tailored to the particular circumstances. For this reason, you are advised to consult with your attorney, accountant, tax preparer, and/or other advisor regarding your specific situation or your client’s specific situation. The information and all accompanying material are for your use and convenience only.






