CALCMONEY // BUSINESS VALUATION // UT
Utah taxes capital gains at 4.65% flat on top of the 23.8% federal rate. A $10M exit nets $7,155,000 after taxes.
Open Full Calculator4.65% flat
28.4%
$35,775,000
$14,225,000
| Multiple | Sale Price | Total Tax | Net Proceeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3x (small market) | $6,000,000 | $1,707,000 | $4,293,000 |
| 5x (mid-market) | $10,000,000 | $2,845,000 | $7,155,000 |
| 8x (premium/SaaS) | $16,000,000 | $4,552,000 | $11,448,000 |
Federal rate: 23.8% (20% long-term + 3.8% NIIT). State rate: 4.7%. Assumes long-term asset sale. Results are estimates only.
Utah taxes capital gains as ordinary income at 4.65% flat. A founder who started a company with minimal investment and sells for $8M recognizes nearly all proceeds as taxable gain. Installment sales allow Utah sellers to spread gain across multiple tax years, potentially keeping each year below a bracket threshold.
Qualified Opportunity Zone reinvestment defers federal gain but does not defer UT state tax unless the state has adopted a conforming QOZ provision. Consult a tax attorney before finalizing deal structure.
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