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Archive for January, 2007

Clearing up a bit of confusion with the Structured Sale

Friday, January 26th, 2007

I recently came across a company who offers capital gains tax deferral strategies to sellers of appreciated assets.  This particular company used to offer the now defunct Private Annuity Trust and is offering something else instead.  (You will find their google ads and websites all over the net… you have probably seen them before but […]

Are there any additional expenses in using an Ensured Installment Sale (Structured Sale)?

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007

Probably no more so than a regular installment sale, or any other type of real estate sale transaction.  The main expenses remain brokerage commissions and fees, and legal advice and accounting.  SPI is paid solely by the insurance company chosen to provide the placement of the annuity contract.  And those fees are already factored in to […]

Part 2: The Decision Process - Is the Structured Sale Right For You?

Saturday, January 20th, 2007

Here’s part 2.  So, you have decided that you are selling your business or real estate.  It is now time to decide which sales and tax deferral method you should use to maximize your benefits and minimize your capital gains taxes. 
Let’s go over some of the more popular sales methods out there. 

All cash sale - […]

The decision process: Choosing your sales method - Is the Structured Sale right for you?

Wednesday, January 17th, 2007

Just like any big decision in your life, choosing how you sell your business or real estate should be a well thought out process.  Afterall, most of your retirement may be wrapped up in your business or investment property.  So, how do you decide which sales method is the best choice for you?
First off, you need […]

2007…the year of the Structured Sale?

Friday, January 12th, 2007

Will 2007 be the year of the Structured Sale?  It’s hard to tell, but I do think that it will become an increasingly popular capital gains tax deferral tool. 
2007 may be the year that the Structured Sale breaks out of the “its too new” syndrome and into the more mainstream consciousness of financial and real […]

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Thursday, January 11th, 2007

As you may have seen lately Settlement Professionals Inc. has been doing some changes with our online presence.  We just updated our main site:  www.settlepro.com to better reflect our position in the structured settlement industry as the nations top Plaintiff Only Settlement Planner.  Take a look at it and let me know what you think.
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