Archive for February, 2007
When is it too late to use an Ensured Installment Sale (structured sale)?
Wednesday, February 21st, 2007I’ve been speaking to many property sellers recently; however, a conversation with one in particular made me want to write this post.
The seller I was speaking to is in his 70’s and is selling his fractional ownership in several multi-unit properties that he has held for 20 years. He actually already has a buyer lined […]
What’s the Difference???
Wednesday, February 14th, 2007What’s the difference between an Ensured Installment Sale (EIS) and a Private Annuity Trust (PAT)?
Well, the short answer is: the PAT no longer works, and the EIS does.
But why?
Well the main difference, is that the PAT fails because ownership in one asset (real estate, business) is ultimately being exchanged for ownership of another asset (an annuity […]
Capital gains tax calculator
Tuesday, February 13th, 2007I just wanted to let you know that we just put up a capital gains tax calculator on our website. You can find the capital gains tax calculator at:
http://www.structuredsalespro.com/capital-gains-tax-calculator.html
Go check it out and tell us how you like it. We’ve had several visitors ask us about calculating capital gains so we decided to put up […]
The Democrats and Capital Gains Tax
Thursday, February 1st, 2007One concern I have been hearing lately is about how the Democrats will hike the capital gains tax the first chance they get. Everyone knows that the nations defecit is growing and the current administration has rolled back taxes (including capital gains) in hopes of spurring growth in the economy.
Well, I can’t say if this strategy […]