You likely already know that Section 453 of the Internal Revenue Code authorizes you to sell your highly appreciated asset by means of an installment sale, thereby allowing you to defer your capital gains taxes. You may also know that a Deferred Sales Trust is a special proprietary type of installment sale. But have you ever compared the two head-to-head to determine which offers you more advantages? If not, read on. You’re in for a very pleasant surprise!
Deferred Sales Trust
How a DST Can Help You Build and Maintain Family Wealth
One of the biggest advantages a Deferred Sales Trust offers you when you sell a substantially appreciated asset is not only deferral of your capital gains taxes, but also the opportunity to build and maintain your wealth and that of your family. This is especially true when you use a DST as an alternative to a 1031 exchange.
Why Your DST Qualifies for Capital Gains Tax Deferral
Per Section 453 of the Internal Revenue Code, you can defer capital gains taxes on the sale of your substantially appreciated investment real estate or business by means of an installment sale. A Deferred Sales Trust is an innovative type of installment sales contract that not only defers your capital gains taxes, but also provides you with numerous other benefits as well.
Who is Involved in the DST Process?
One of the most reassuring aspects of a Deferred Sales Trust is that it provides you with an entire team of legal and tax experts, all of whom are working on your behalf to maximize the many benefits offered by your DST.
Feeling Pressured To Make Quick 1031 Exchange Decisions? A DST Could Be Right for You
If you’re thinking about doing a 1031 exchange of investment real estate or a business, or have already started the process, you know that the stringent time frames required by a 1031 exchange can be challenging at best and impossible to meet at worst. You have only 45 days from the sale of your property to identify “like kind” property to buy. You have only 180 days from the sale of your property to close on the purchase of the “like kind” property.