Category: Deferred Sales Trust

Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Your Investment Property Sale

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A real estate transaction is depicted, with one person handing over a stack of money to another person in exchange for a property represented by a small wooden house model.

When selling an investment property, you may worry about giving up some of the gains you’ve realized from your investment to capital gains taxes. Property owners have various legal strategies that may allow them to mitigate or manage their capital gains tax liabilities from selling their properties. Contact 453 Deferred Sales Trust Powered by Pennington […]

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Difference Between a Real Estate Lawyer and a Real Estate Agent

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A lawyer and client shake hands, symbolizing a successful real estate deal finalized, with legal documents, a gavel, and miniature houses present on a dark wooden desk.

Are you conducting a real estate transaction? If so, you might wonder whether you need a real estate lawyer or a real estate agent to protect your rights and financial interests. Here’s what you need to know about the differences between these two types of real estate professionals. What Does a Real Estate Attorney Do? […]

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Which Assets Are Not Suitable for a Deferred Sales Trust?

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The image shows a close-up view of a wooden desk where a real estate agent and a client are seated. The agent, dressed in a dark suit, is pointing at a house blueprint spread on the desk. The blueprint depicts the floor plan of a house.

A deferred sales trust (DST) under Internal Revenue Code §453 (IRC) can be a powerful tool for deferring capital gains taxes on selling highly appreciated assets. However, not all assets qualify for installment sale treatment under the IRC, and using a DST with an inappropriate asset can trigger adverse tax consequences. What Makes an Asset […]

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