In short, capital gains. $100k at normal tax rates leaves you with $60k in the bank each year. $500k taxed at capital gains tax rates leaves you with (approx) $400k.
That means it would take you 6.5 years to make the same amount of money. Do you want to run an app for 6 years if you could get the money today + do something else? That $400k can start making 5-10% returns a year.. starting today.
That means it would take you 6.5 years to make the same amount of money. Do you want to run an app for 6 years if you could get the money today + do something else? That $400k can start making 5-10% returns a year.. starting today.