How much will I take home after I sell?
Short answer
Less than the headline price. Start with the price, subtract debt, adjust for working capital, then take off fees and tax. Structure decides much of the difference.
What to know
- Enterprise value is not what you receive.
- Earnouts and rollover are paid later, if at all.
- Tax planning can change your net result meaningfully.
What to do next
- 1Ask for a sources and uses view of any offer.
- 2Model after-tax proceeds with your advisor.
- 3Build a plan for life after the sale.
Last reviewed September 2026 by the Horizon team. General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.