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
The 1031 exchange is a great instrument for property owners who wish to defer their capital gains tax. However, not all states treat 1031 exchanges equally. California regulations stipulate that any appreciation in property value accrued in California is subject to their state taxes, regardless of whether or not that property was exchanged for … Read more
Given the fact that most seniors are interested in a secure income, reducing risk and lowering taxes, here is a planning technique to consider if you are trying to increase your income. Maybe you have a CD that is coming up for renewal and you discover the rate is going to be lower. You … Read more
A like-kind exchange, also referred to as a 1031 or Starker exchange, allows a taxpayer to defer paying tax on the sale of a property. Like-kind exchanges are wonderful and powerful tools to use in tax and wealth strategies, but ONLY when used correctly. If like-kind exchanges are used incorrectly, the result is not just … Read more