The purchase price is only part of a business sale. The right deal team determines how much of that price a founder actually keeps after tax.
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Earnout payments can be taxed as capital gains or ordinary income depending on structure. Sellers need to address the tax treatment before signing.
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A charitable remainder trust can defer capital gains in a business sale, but it only works when the math, timing, and charitable intent are aligned.
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Founders in California, New York, Washington, and other high-tax states need state-level exit planning before a business sale closes.
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