Let’s start with the big-time tax consequences.
Profits on dealer sales are generally subject to taxes at both
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ordinary income rates of up to 35 percent, and
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self-employment rates of up to 14.13 percent.
In addition, dealers may not
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depreciate property held for sale to customers,
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use the tax-favored installment method to report their property dispositions, or
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defer taxes by using the Section 1031 tax-deferred ... Log in to view full article.