Vacation Homes have long been a source of angst among exchangers and their advisors because of the lack of guidance on whether they qualify as an investment property for IRC §1031 purposes. In the past, exchangers readily exchanged ‘second homes’ based on the claim that in addition to enjoying the vacation home personally, they also … Read more
A lot of people are taking advantage of a 1031 tax exchange, and they are benefiting greatly from it. The basic principle behind one of these exchanges is that one piece of property is exchanged for another piece of property that is of the same value. There are several different exchanges that can take place, … Read more
Considering a 1031 tax exchange for your next real estate transaction? If so, you’re already on the right track: a 1031 exchange represents a great opportunity for real estate investors to temporarily defer payment of capital gains taxes on their investments. The legal 1031 tax exchange has helped many investors rapidly grow the value … Read more
YOU MAY NEED TO FILE FOR AN EXTENSION A 1031 exchange is reported on the tax return for the tax year in which the exchange begins, i.e. the tax year the relinquished property is transferred, using IRS Form 8824. If an investor’s exchange transaction started late in 2010, he may need to file for an … Read more
<!– @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } –> Why Do a 1031 Exchange? Investors can trade up, consolidate, diversify, leverage or relocate their investments and not be penalized by having to pay either capital gains or recapture (the amount deducted while owning the property is taxable if the property is sold). … Read more