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Unlock Tax‑Advantaged Wealth with Structured Installment Sales

How It Works

When you sell a highly appreciated asset—like real estate, a business, stocks, crypto, or even a vacation home—capital gains taxes can take 35% or more of your profits.

Traditionally, a 1031 Exchange was the primary way to defer those taxes, but it only applies to investment real estate and comes with strict time limits and replacement rules.

At First American Installment Group, we specialize in Structured Installment Sales—innovative strategies that allow you to:

  • Defer your capital gains taxes without the limitations of a 1031 Exchange.

  • Time your tax liability to match your cash-flow goals

  • Unlock more investment options beyond real estate.

  • Keep your full pre-tax proceeds working for you, growing your wealth faster.

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What Sets Us Apart

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  • End‑to‑End Execution – strategic advisory, legal docs, escrow & admin under one roof

  • IRS‑Compliant Blueprints – every instrument bench‑tested against latest rulings

  • Advisor Friendly – we partner seamlessly with selling‑side CPAs, attorneys, and wealth managers

  • White‑Glove Support – real humans, not call‑center scripts

Our Services

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Feasibility Consultation

Schedule a 60‑minute strategy call, preliminary tax‑savings estimate, and “Go/No‑Go” checklist.

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Turn‑Key Installment Sale Package

We provide: Custom deal architecture, Escrow & trust setup, Drafting of Master Installment Agreement, Security Instruments & Addenda; and Coordination with buyer & advisors

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Compliance & Administration Concierge

Annual 1099 reporting, payment disbursements, basis tracking, and on‑call support for the life of the note. Real‑estate & business‑asset valuations, Buyer underwriting & credit enhancement, Attorney / CPA opinion letters

Our Story

At First American Installment Group™, we believe that sophisticated tax planning shouldn’t be reserved for the ultra-wealthy. Our founders helped pioneer advanced deferred-payment strategies accepted by the IRS under §453, empowering business owners, real estate investors, physicians, and family offices to preserve more of their hard-earned gains. From mid-market M&A to single-asset real estate deals, we’ve sheltered over $1 billion in capital gains taxes — helping clients keep more wealth working for their future.

With over 40 years of combined experience, our leadership team blends deep legal, tax, and technical expertise. We’ve not only executed hundreds of tax-deferred transactions nationwide, but also developed innovative solutions like the First American Installment Trust™ (FAIT™), making powerful deferral tools more accessible and cost-effective than ever before.

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Contact Us

Let’s Design Your Tax‑Smart Exit.

Tell us a bit about your sale, and one of our senior strategists will reach out as soon as possible.