Seller Net Proceeds Calculator

Find out what you actually take home after selling your business. Enter your sale price and this calculator deducts broker commissions, closing costs, outstanding debt, estimated taxes, and other fees to show your true net proceeds.

Sale Details

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Used to calculate taxable gain. Leave blank if unknown.

Costs & Deductions

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Federal + state capital gains rate

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SBA loans, equipment leases, lines of credit, etc.

Quick Tips

  • Broker commissions typically range from 8% to 12%
  • Capital gains tax depends on how long you owned the business
  • Outstanding SBA or seller notes must be paid at closing
  • Legal and accounting fees at closing run $5,000 to $25,000
  • Transition consulting fees can offset some costs

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How to Use This Calculator

Enter your expected sale price, then fill in the cost fields: broker commission percentage, estimated closing costs (attorney, escrow, accounting), any outstanding business debt that will be paid off at closing, and your estimated tax rate on the gain. The calculator shows your gross proceeds, total deductions, estimated taxes, and final net proceeds. Use this to set realistic expectations before listing your business and to evaluate whether the sale price you are targeting actually meets your financial goals after all costs are accounted for.

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