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Which form of business sale offers the best tax advantages?

Published on 2025-02-17 | Last edited on 2025-02-17
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Typically, EO sales offer the best tax advantages. ESOP sales are typically capable of

  1. deferring capital gains tax (for the seller),
  2. exempting future income tax of the business, and
  3. deducting both interest and principal payments on the ESOP loan,
  4. as well as some payroll tax
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