What are taxes like on a wholesale?

What are taxes like on a wholesale?

Real Estate Agent · Pickerington, OH · Member since 2017 · 55 posts · 26 votes
Looking to get into wholesaling and don’t want to be surprised by high taxes due to the lump sum gained from the deal
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Rental Property Investor · Mercer Island, WA · Member since 2008 · 22k+ posts · 14k+ votes
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The net income is ordinary income.  Net income is not the amount you receive when you close deals.  That's your gross income.  From that you subtract all your costs associated with running your wholesaling business.  The net income is subject to federal and state taxes at your ordinary, marginal rate.  This income is also subject to self employment tax (SET).  That's both halves of medicare and social security, so 15.3% in total.

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  • Investor · Pittsburgh, PA · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    8y

    @Hunter Ambos you will pay regular income tax on your profit.

  • Real Estate Agent · Pickerington, OH · Member since 2017 · 55 posts · 26 votes
    8y
    @alex deacon thank you. I figured it was simple but i never actually thought of it before
  • Rental Property Investor · Mercer Island, WA · Member since 2008 · 22k+ posts · 14k+ votes
    8y

    The net income is ordinary income.  Net income is not the amount you receive when you close deals.  That's your gross income.  From that you subtract all your costs associated with running your wholesaling business.  The net income is subject to federal and state taxes at your ordinary, marginal rate.  This income is also subject to self employment tax (SET).  That's both halves of medicare and social security, so 15.3% in total.

  • Investor · Pittsburgh, PA · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    8y

    @Hunter Ambos if you dont need the income then you may be able to put some of this money in a self directed IRA and pay no tax or tax deferred. Seek expert advice for this

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