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Updated over 5 years ago on . Most recent reply

Seller financing discount points, taxable income, or deduction
We are under contract on a property. We have 60 thousand dollars in a 1031. The seller is willing to charge us 30k in points to seller finance the deal. However, we would like 25k back after closing for repairs etc. Question: the funds he receives as “points” are they tax deductible to him, or is he taxed as income on that since it’s being received.
Thanks a ton in advance. *numbers are hypothetical*
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Money received is never “tax deductible”....points would be earned interest income. You getting $25k back after closing is going to cause some 1031 issues I believe.
Not sure why you’re trying to structure it this way. Maybe tell us why.
@Dave Foster may have an idea.