Structured Installment Sales Explained with John Dudek | Ep. 32 | My SBA Loan Pro

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Are you preparing to sell a highly appreciated business, investment property, or even your primary residence, but dreading the massive tax bill that comes with it?In this episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast, host Ryan Smith sits down with financial strategist John Dudeck to unpack a powerful, underutilized tax-mitigation tool: Structured Installment Sales.Instead of taking a massive tax hit in a single year, John explains how sellers can leverage this strategy to safely defer capital gains, wipe out certain investment taxes, and create a predictable, guaranteed income stream for retirement.Key Takeaways in This Episode:The Double Whammy: Why traditional cash-out exits destroy your hard-earned equity through maximum Federal, State, and Net Investment taxes.Traditional vs. Structured: Learn how structured installment sales completely remove the buyer from the repayment equation, replacing them with a secure, A+ rated insurance annuity.The "Playing Field": A breakdown of the 4 key players needed to execute this strategy safely and legally.The Primary Residence Loophole: Why structured installment sales are a game-changer for homeowners downsizing or moving out of state (especially since 1031 Exchanges don't apply to primary residences!).Timelines & Underwriting: Exactly what to expect, the documents required, and how to successfully prepare your business or property for this type of sale.Whether you're an everyday Main Street business owner, an exhausted landlord, or an M&A advisor looking to bring maximum value to your clients, this episode is packed with actionable insights to keep more money in your pocket and out of Uncle Sam's.Subscribe to My SBA Loan Pro for more expert interviews on deal structuring, wealth preservation, and business acquisition strategies!If you liked this content, let's connect on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/mysbaproTwitter: https://twitter.com/mysbaproLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ryanpatryckKey Chapters:00:00 - Introduction 02:36 - John Dudeck's Background in Settlement Planning 05:47 - Traditional vs. Structured Installment Sales Explained 09:51 - The Playing Field: The 4 Key Players in a Sale 13:25 - How the Structured Annuity Contract Works 16:18 - The Massive Capital Gains Tax Burden of Selling 20:45 - The Role of the Insurance Carrier and Assignment Company 24:14 - What Buyers Need to Know & Do 26:17 - Risks and Flexibility of the Payment Schedule 29:08 - Underwriting, Timeline, and Required Documentation 33:26 - 1031 Exchanges vs. Structured Installment Sales 34:27 - Proving Legitimacy & Overcoming Client Hesitancy 36:46 - Educating Trusted Advisors (CPAs, Brokers, Attorneys) 40:18 - The Primary Residence Loophole & Ideal Use Cases 42:44 - Final Recap & How to Get StartedMore Subject Matter Experts Playlisthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1...⁠More ThinkSBA Resources⁠https://calendly.com/thinksba - Schedule Callhttps://g.page/thinksba - Google Business Page & Reviewshttps://thinksba.com/faq - Frequently Asked Questionshttps://mysbaloanpro.com⁠ - My SBA Loan Pro Podcasthttp://youtube.com/@thinksba - YouTube Channel

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