Answer

Which form of business sale offers the best tax advantages?

Short Answer

Typically, EO sales offer the best tax advantages. ESOP sales are typically capable of

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

Typically, employee ownership sales offer the best tax advantages compared to other types of business sale.

These tax advantages can be very robust, as well as complex, and so we strongly recommend learning more about the specific options that might be available to your business.

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