Because it is consistent with the wherewithal to pay concept, the tax law requires a seller to recognize a gain in the year the installment sale occurs.

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Under the installment sale method, the seller recognizes gain as payments are received, not necessarily in the year the sale occurs, allowing for tax payment to be spread over the period payments are received.

Because It Is Consistent with the Wherewithal to Pay Concept