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Calculating your Capital Gain
"Analyze the benefits of an exchange before you sell"
The real power of a tax deferred exchange is not just the tax savings - it is the tremendous increase in purchasing power generated by this tax savings!
With the advantages of leverage, every dollar saved in taxes allows a real estate investor to purchase two to three times more real estate. Many investors are surprised to discover that capital gain taxes are far higher than 15%. State taxes, which can be as high as 11% in some states, are added to the federal capital gain tax owed. In addition, depreciation deducted over the ownership period is taxed at a rate of 25%. The net result is often a large percentage of your profits going directly to pay taxes. Under the 4th calculation, the net equity times four (assuming a 25% down payment) is the value of property you could purchase after paying all capital gain taxes.
Under the 5th calculation involving an exchange, no taxes are paid, leaving the full purchasing power of the ENTIRE GROSS EQUITY to acquire considerably more real estate! In just one transaction, the Exchanger acquires far more investment property than a seller!
Note: Asset Preservation, Inc. cannot give tax and or legal advice. Every taxpayer should review their specific transaction and potential tax consequences with their own tax and/or legal advisors.
Compare the tax savings of an exchange vs. a taxable sale
| | 1 | Calculate Net Adjusted Basis | Original Purchase Price
+ Improvements
- Depreciation
= Net Adjusted Basis | | |
| 2 | Calculate Capital Gain | Sales Price
- Net Adjusted Basis
- Cost of Sale
= Capital Gain | | |
| 3 | Calculate Capital Gain Tax Due | Recaptured Deprection (25% )
+ Federal Capital Gain (15%)
+ State Tax (when applicable)
= Total Tax Due | | |
| 4 | Analyze purchase - No exchange | - Cost of Sale
- Loan Balances
= Gross Equity
- Capital Gain Taxes Due
= Net Equity
Net Equity X 4 = | | |
| 5 | Analyze purchase - exchange | Capital Gain Taxes Due
Gross Equity = Net Equity
Gross Equity x 4 =
| 0 | |
Information Provided by
Asset Preservation, Inc.
National Headquarters: 800-282-1031 or info@apiexchange.com
This information is not intended to replace qualified legal and/or tax advisors. Every taxpayer should review their specific transaction with their own legal and/or tax counsel.
© 2000 Asset Preservation, Inc.
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