Section 1031 of the tax code allows property owners to defer taxes on the sale of their real estate held for business or investment purposes. At InSight, we use this for several strategic and preference-based reasons for clients (See What
45 Days You have 45 days after the sale of your relinquished property to identify your replacement property(ies). Identification of replacement properties must be unambiguous, using a legal description or physical address. It must be in writing, dated, signed, and
One of the most common questions asked is whether or not a vacation property qualifies for a 1031 exchange. There are three basic rules for including a vacation home in a 1031 exchange that was introduced by the IRS in
Like-kind property is defined according to its nature or characteristics, not its quality or grade. This means that there is a broad range of exchangeable real properties. Vacant land can be exchanged for a commercial building, for example, or industrial
It is almost inevitable that housing correction is coming. Most of the upswing nationally in housing prices is caused by low borrowing rates. A mortgage payment is mostly made up of three different columns 1) Principle 2) Interest 3) Other
Welcome to the exciting world of K-1 forms! Okay, let’s be honest, K-1 forms may not be the most thrilling topic, but understanding them can save you some serious tax headaches. In this blog post, we’ll break down everything you
A K-1 form is a tax document used to report income, deductions, and credits for partners in a partnership, shareholders in an S-corporation, or members of a limited liability company (LLC). Here are the steps to use a K-1 for
A sale followed by a purchase does not qualify as a 1031 Exchange. Rather a process of intention needs to be in place to qualify for an exchange to count for the tax benefits. The transaction must be treated as
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Excess Funds The identification period of a 1031 exchange refers to the first 45-days when a taxpayer identifies property they would like to acquire as a replacement to their relinquished property. It is common for a taxpayer to identify more
Often overlooked during the divorce, and somewhat difficult to remedy after the divorce is using insurance to back up any financial agreements you come to. Alimony, child support, college tuition, and property settlements are all insurable interests you have in
