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How does an installment sale spread capital gains tax?
An installment sale lets a seller report gain as payments arrive. That can keep more gain in lower brackets, but a note over $5 million adds interest.
Asset sale vs stock sale: which costs the seller more in tax?
An asset sale usually costs the seller more. It can turn part of the gain into ordinary income and, for a C corporation, tax the same gain twice.
What is exit planning and when should a business owner start?
Exit planning is the work of turning a business into after-tax wealth on your terms. Many of the moves that matter need three to five years of lead time.
What should you do with the money after you sell your business?
Set aside the tax first, park the rest somewhere safe and boring, and give yourself 90 days to plan. On a $5,000,000 sale the tax can top $1.2 million.
How do I value a closely held business before a sale?
Fair market value is what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller with full facts. Three approaches, a table, and the IRS rules that frame the work.
What is a cash balance plan and how much can an owner put in?
A cash balance plan is a pension that can let an older, high-earning owner set aside far more than a 401(k) allows. Here are the 2026 limits and the math.
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