Reverse 1031 Exchange Rules Under IRS rules, Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 states that “no gain or loss shall be recognized on the exchange of property held for productive use in a trade or business or for investment if such
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
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
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
It is quite common for clients to call a 1031 exchange company with questions regarding exchanges of their former or future principal residences or vacation homes. After all, if you can have a rental property with some side benefits, it
In order to defer ALL capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes from the sale of the Relinquished Property the taxpayer must pay an equal or higher price for the Replacement Property than the Relinquished Property was sold. Should any debt
If you’re a real estate agent working on your first 1031 exchange, you might be feeling a little intimidated. After all, this process can be complex and involves many moving parts. However, with some preparation and a good understanding of
Since 1991, IRC § 1031 has required the use of an impartial third party to hold the proceeds from the Relinquished Property sale until the close on the Replacement Property. This third party is known as a qualified intermediary. Not
Below is a simple guide that can help determine if your situation qualifies for a 1031 exchange and if a 1031 exchange seems like the best option for your upcoming real estate transaction. Do you, or your entity, pay US
The Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is a trust that is structured as a pass-through entity and can hold passive Real Estate. It can function as a 1031 Exchange Alternative. All of the debt is nonrecourse and the income, net of
