1031, tax, exchange, services,real estate, property,misconceptions The Exchangor has a maximum of 180 days from the closing of the relinquished property or the due date of that year’s tax return, whichever occurs first, to acquire the replacement property. This is called the Acquisition Period. The first 45 days of that period is called the Identification … Read more
Copyright (c) 2009 Jeffrey Matsen I. Introduction Asset protection planning has been practiced by attorneys, financial planners and accountants for several decades. Business persons have always had concern over the exposure of their personal assets to claims against the business. The corporate form of business entity with its shield of limited liability has been invoked … Read more
Learned Hand earned the distinction as the “tenth Justice of the Supreme Court” by penning opinions that would be quoted by lawyers and laymen alike. In 1934, Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Hand wrote one of his more famous though often misquoted opinions in Helvering, Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Gregory, 69 F.2d 809 (2d … Read more
In the world of international business, corporations that operate in different countries sometimes pursue reorganizations. They may do this to streamline operations to maintain a competitive advantage. They may also do it to change their corporate ‘persona’ with a new management and operating structure. When a multinational corporation reorganizes, it takes into consideration the tax … 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