Capital Gain or
Category Ordinary Income Federal Tax Rate to Seller
Inventory Ordinary Income Maximum Rate of 39.6%
Fixed Assets – machinery, shop
furniture, company vehicles Ordinary Income Maximum Rate of 39.6%
Intangible Assets – goodwill,
franchise value, customer lists Capital Gain Maximum Rate of 20%
Non-Compete Agreement Ordinary Income Maximum Rate of 39.6%
Land Capital Gain Maximum Rate of 20%
Buildings Capital Gain Maximum Rate of 20%
Recapture of Depreciation Maximum Rate of 25%
Other Income Sources Resulting from the Sale:
Rental Income Ordinary Income Maximum Rate of 39.6%
Consulting Income Ordinary Income Maximum Rate of 39.6%
Wages Ordinary Income Maximum Rate of 39.6%
For more information, please e-mail Paul McGovern at pmcgovern@downeycocpa.com or call 800-849-6200.