Article by Isaac Roy Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code generally provides that neither gain nor loss is recognized if qualifying property is exchanged for other qualifying property of a like-kind. In the above scenario, you may defer the payment of 0K in both federal and state taxes if you acquire another investment property … Read more
If you have some money then you may have considered trying to make your fortune with stocks, bonds, and maybe even real estate. The concept is to buy cheap and sell dear, since profit is the name of the game. Before getting into it though, there is something you need to know. These kinds of … Read more
A tax deferred exchange or 1031 exchange is a strategy or tool that can be used by an investor to sell property, as long as it qualifies, and then buy another like-kind property. Since the transaction is treated as an exchange rather than a sale, investors qualify for a deferred gain. The law can be … Read more
1031 Exchange and Tax Advantages A 1031 Exchange or Like Kind Exchange is defined by Section 1031 of the InternalRevenue Code. This code specifies that if an asset (usually some form of real estate such asland or a building) is sold and the proceeds of the sale are then reinvested in a like kind of … Read more
A 1031 exchange is a great tool for investors who want to avoid paying tax on the gain from the sale of real estate; however, in order to completely defer the tax, an investor must: Find one or more “like-kind” replacement properties with a total fair market value that equals or exceeds what is being … Read more