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TAXES Capital Gain

Nov 2, 2007 9:29 AM

Click to view TommyJoe's profile Professional TommyJoe 8 posts since
Oct 31, 2007
I own a small motel ( http://www.amandasvillagemotel.com ) and I am thinking about selling it to relocate to another state to start a different business. I am trying to figure out the best way to work with capital gain during the changeover to make the transaction smooth so I do not pay more than I need to ?
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Click to view LUCKIEST's profile SCORE LUCKIEST 7,912 posts since
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1. Re: TAXES Capital Gain Nov 2, 2007 10:00 AM
Do you have an Accountant?? Are you a Corporation??
Sell your motel for the most that you can get. Then find yourself a GOOD Accountant or Financial Advisor.
Good luck, LUCKIEST
Click to view TommyJoe's profile Professional TommyJoe 8 posts since
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2. Re: TAXES Capital Gain Nov 2, 2007 10:24 AM
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My accountant was never involved with selling a business.. We are a LLC. So far Financial Advisor is the best idea
Click to view DomainDiva's profile Mogul DomainDiva 1,727 posts since
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3. Re: TAXES Capital Gain Nov 2, 2007 10:25 AM
Don't try to figure this out on your own. Find an accountant that specializes in real estate and property.
Click to view TommyJoe's profile Professional TommyJoe 8 posts since
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4. Re: TAXES Capital Gain Nov 2, 2007 10:36 AM
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Click to view Bridge's profile Mogul Bridge 359 posts since
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5. Re: TAXES Capital Gain Jun 3, 2008 6:23 PM
Getting advice from an experienced business broker may help....

You can potentially use a 1031 like-kind-exchange to defer taxes on a real estate transaction. Additionally, depending on your financial situation, there are many creative things you can do in a sale to defer taxes.