Bargain Sale

If you have property that you would like to sell or you are you looking for a way to reduce your income taxes, a bargain sale might be the right strategy for you.

Bargain Sale

Property

Sale Portion

Westminster

When you make a gift through a bargain sale, you can:

• Avoid capital gains tax on your charitable gift.
• Receive a tax deduction that will reduce your tax bill.
• Take the cash received from the sale and reinvest it to create future income, save for retirement, buy new property or achieve other financial goals.
• Help Westminster further our important charitable work.

How a bargain sale works:

1. You sell Westminster your property for a price less than fair market value.
2. You receive cash from the sale.
3. You can take a charitable deduction for the value of your gift, which is the difference between the fair market value of the property less the sale price.
4. While you may owe some tax on the sale proceeds you receive from Westminster, the charitable deduction from your gift could offset some, most, or all of your capital gains taxes associated with the sale.

More on bargain sales

A bargain sale may be accomplished even if you have a mortgage on your property. Because relief from indebtedness can have tax implications, please consult with your tax advisor prior to completing a gift of a bargain sale.

Contact us

If you have any questions about a bargain sale, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions you might have.