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Pennsylvania Capital Gains Tax on Pest Control Business Sale
Selling a pest control business in Pennsylvania has significant tax implications. The Pennsylvania state capital gains rate is 3.07% on top of federal capital gains tax (typically 15%–20% for long-term gains). Understanding this before you structure your deal can save significant money.
Pennsylvania Capital Gains Tax on Pest Control Business Sale
- ✓Pennsylvania state capital gains rate: 3.07%
- ✓Federal long-term capital gains: 15%–20% depending on total income.
- ✓Goodwill (the largest asset in most pest control sales) is taxed at capital gains rates in an asset sale.
- ✓Non-compete payments and depreciation recapture are taxed at ordinary income rates.
- ✓Seller financing and earnouts spread your income — potentially reducing your effective tax rate.
- ✓Talk to a CPA who specializes in business sales before signing an LOI.
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