Tax Deferral (for the seller): One of the most compelling reasons to consider an installment sale is the ability to defer capital gains tax.
Benefits of an Installment Sale An installment sale can help keep sellers keep their income within a desired tax bracket by spreading out their income. These sales can also keep capital gains in a lower tax bracket.
Getting a Copy of the Contract Under TILA, the dealer is required to give the customer a copy of the contract to keep at the time the customer signs the retail installment sale contract whether you want to incur the debt on these terms.