Taking a large gain all in one year can spike you into the top bracket. With an installment sale you collect the payments across several years instead, keeping each year's income and rate lower.
See how it works through one simple example.
Taken all in one year, a large gain can spike you into the very top tax bracket.
With an installment sale, you collect the payments across several years instead.
Spreading the gain keeps each year's income, and tax rate, much lower.
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Spreading the gain over years can keep you out of the top bracket each year.
Most capital gain can, but certain pieces like recapture may be taxed immediately.
You wait for your money and take on the buyer's payment risk.
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