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IST Admin Services provides intermediary and management services for IRS-compliant trust structures designed to defer capital gains taxes and protect your wealth.

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537 Installment Sale Trust

Primary Service

Our flagship offering. Under IRS Tax Code 453 (Publication 537), your asset is sold to a specially designed trust in exchange for a secured promissory note. Proceeds go to the trust—not your personal account—deferring capital gains taxes.

  • 100% IRS compliant; existed since the 1970s
  • Historically used in M&A and large business deals
  • IST Admin making it accessible to the general public
  • Trust provides immediate liquidity through revocable structure
  • No loans from the trust — transparent and compliant
  • Independent trustee involvement
  • Audit support included at no extra charge
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Structured Installment Sale (SIS)

Tax Planning

Evolved from IRC Section 453 principles. The SIS spreads recognition of capital gains across several years through structured payment schedules instead of a lump sum.

  • Best for transactions involving significant capital assets
  • Controlled, tax-efficient realization of gains
  • Structured payment schedules tailored to your needs
  • Spreads capital gains recognition over time
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Farmer's Installment Sale Trust (FIST)

Agriculture

Specialized for agricultural clients under IRC 453 and IRC 2032a(e)(5). Allows farmers to defer taxes on harvest and crop sales using the same proven installment sale trust structure.

  • Legal basis: IRC 453 and IRC 2032a(e)(5)
  • Used by larger farms for decades; fully IRS-compliant
  • Defer taxes on harvest and crop sales
  • Partner: CB Farmer's Trust (cbfarmerstrust.com)
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Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)

Philanthropy

Combines philanthropy with tax efficiency. Donate assets to charity, receive an income stream for a period, and the remainder goes to your chosen charitable organization.

  • Income stream during the trust term
  • Immediate tax deductions
  • Estate planning benefits
  • Meaningful charitable impact

How We Differ from Deferred Sales Trusts

Typical Deferred Sales Trust

  • âś—Loans may be taken from the trust
  • âś—Limited trustee independence
  • âś—Complex and opaque documentation
  • âś—Audit support often extra cost

537 Installment Sale Trust

  • No loans from the trust
  • Independent trustee involvement
  • Transparent documentation
  • Audit support included at no extra charge

Find the Right Strategy for You

Every situation is unique. Schedule a consultation to discuss which trust structure best fits your goals and tax situation.

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