Selling a Business

Taxes When You Sell a Business

What you keep after tax matters more than the headline price. How structure and planning change your net.

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Two owners can sell for the same price and keep very different amounts. Deal structure, entity type, and timing all change your tax bill — and your net proceeds are what actually matter.

Structure drives tax

Asset vs. stock sale, allocation of the purchase price, and how the payout is split between cash, notes, and earn-outs all affect what you owe.

Plan before you go to market

The best tax outcomes come from planning early — often before the business is even listed — not scrambling at closing.

This is general information, not tax advice. We model after-tax scenarios and coordinate with your CPA and our tax team on your specific situation.

Frequently asked

Questions owners ask us

How much tax will I pay when I sell?

It depends on your structure, entity type, and how the deal is built. We model after-tax scenarios so you see your real net before you commit.

Can I reduce the tax on my sale?

Often, with early planning around structure, allocation, and timing — coordinated with your CPA.

Does deal structure change my taxes?

Significantly. Asset vs. stock, price allocation, and payout timing all move your after-tax result.

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