Can I sell my primary residence to my Corporation? - Posted by Karen McElroy

Posted by JHyre in Ohio on May 29, 2003 at 19:27:49:

There is some chance that the IRS would disallow the transaction on “substance over form” grounds…as long as the sale and rents are at market value, no funds are commingled, the rent payments are always made on time, etc, the transaction would likely survive scrutiny. Bear in mind that if > 60% of a C-Corporation’s income is derived from rent, interest and similar types of income, the income could be subject to 60%+ taxes (aka “personal holding company”).

John Hyre

Can I sell my primary residence to my Corporation? - Posted by Karen McElroy

Posted by Karen McElroy on May 29, 2003 at 13:56:49:

I would like to sell my primary residence to my Corporation for a higher price and then turn around and rent it from my Corporation. I realize I would probably have to sign for the Corporations loan but can see my Corp. benefiting in many different ways (i.e. cash flow, credit, tax breaks etc.) I would benefit by cashing out and reinvesting in more rental properties. Can I do this?