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2471 - Why Every Seller Should Understand Trust-Based Tax Strategies with Capital Gains Tax Solutions' Brett Swarts
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- The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
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- Jul 31, 2026
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- 1328
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Summary
The Wealth Preservation Architecture: Deferring Capital Gains Tax and Maximizing Exit Equity with Brett Swarts In a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast , host Josh Elledge sat down with Brett Swarts, the Founder and CEO of Capital Gains Tax Solutions , to examine the severe tax liabilities that threaten high-net-worth business exits and real estate transactions. Brett, a leading wealth preservation strategist, commercial real estate expert, and author of Building a Capital Gains Tax Exit Plan , details how traditional tax-deferral mechanisms like the 1031 exchange frequently limit investor flexibility and expose assets to market volatility. This conversation provides a comprehensive, data-backed operational guide for founders, real estate investors, and M&A advisors who want to legally defer 33% to 40% in combined capital gains taxes, retain capital compounding power, and construct flexible, long-term estate planning frameworks using the Deferred Sales Trust (DST). The Asset Preservation Paradigm: Unlocking Compound Growth and Flexible Liquidity Through Deferred Sales Trusts The primary operational oversight committed by founders and real estate investors during an asset liquidity event is delaying tax-deferral architecture until after a transaction closes. In high-tax jurisdictions where combined federal, state, and depreciation recapture taxes routinely consume 33% to 40% of net profits, selling an appreciated asset without an established exit structure results in an immediate, permanent destruction of capital. While many investors default to a traditional 1031 exchange to defer real estate taxes, this rigid framework forces buyers into strict 45-day identification windows and 180-day closing deadlines, often compelling them to overpay for repla…