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The Florida Mirage: The Capital Gains Conundrum

January 3, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

While major tax law changes are hard to predict, the current environment remains stable. However, due diligence takes time. If you are eyeing a 2026 exit, you must understand these structures now so you don’t get strong-armed into a disadvantageous structure at the eleventh hour

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Tax Strategy & After-Tax Proceeds: Why What You Keep Matters More Than the Sale Price

December 17, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

One of the biggest mindset shifts business owners go through when preparing to sell is realizing that sale price is not the same as what they take home. Sophisticated sellers focus on after-tax proceeds, not just valuation. Two deals can have the same purchase price and produce dramatically different outcomes once taxes are applied. The […]

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Top Tax Strategies for Florida Business Owners Before a Sale

April 22, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Selling your business should feel like a reward, not a tax nightmare. Florida gives you a head start with no state income tax, but these federal strategies can save you even more. Whether it’s timing your sale, picking the right sale type, or spreading payments, a little prep goes a long way. Want to see how much you could save? Reach out to me, Michael Shea, at 321-287-0349 for a free consultation. Let’s make your sale a win—taxes and all.

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Orlando Business Broker Talks Taxes and Selling Your Business

March 12, 2020 by Michael Shea PA

Selling Your Business, Taxes & Tax Structures It’s tax time but it is never too early to start thinking about what tax structure you should use when it comes time to sell your Orlando business. A simple, but undeniable, rule of life is that taxes matter and they can’t be overlooked. Tim Fries at The […]

Filed Under: Central Florida News and Related Articles for Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: capitalgains, Orlando Business Broker, orlandobusinessbroker, sellingyourbusiness, tax

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