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February 28, 2023
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Do we put the proceeds from the sale of the business (Subchapter S) in our business account or personal account?

  • February 28, 2023
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We are selling the business and don't know where to put the proceeds...the business account and then close that account or our personal?  Thanks!

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Rainflurry
February 28, 2023

@makingsigns 

 

Was this an asset sale or a stock sale?  If it was an asset sale, it's best to deposit the proceeds into the business account since the corporation sold the assets, not you personally.  If it was a stock sale, I don't think it makes much difference.

February 28, 2023

It is an asset sale. So deposit in the corporation account?  I just don’t want to be taxed twice.  Thanks!

Rainflurry
February 28, 2023

@makingsigns 

 

Yes, into the business account.  There is no correlation between where the deposit is made and the tax ramifications of the sale but it is the cleanest and easiest to deposit it into the business account.

February 28, 2023

Ok, thank you so much!