How to Use a 1031 Tax Exchange to Your Advantage

After taking numerous classes in financial planning and weighing my real estate investments, I discovered that a 1031 tax exchange was the best course of action to avoid paying heavy capital gains taxes. What is a 1031 tax exchange, you may ask? In essence, this is when you agree to reinvest your profits from a … Read more

Get the Skinny on the 1031 Property Exchange

Your head is probably swimming by now by all the technical talk you’ll hear in real estate circles. 1031 property exchange may be just another bit of real estate jargon to you but if you have long-term goals for your real estate investments. It’s a phrase you really need to perk up and pay attention … Read more

Before Filing Your Taxes – Important Information To Know

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

What are Your Options for a 1031 Property Exchange

  As if there weren’t enough facts and details floating around about the 1031 property exchange, you now discover there are different types of these exchanges to choose from. Learning about your options will help you make an informed decision about the best course of action for your needs, goals, and comfort zone.   Simultaneous … Read more