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
Anything that has to do with the IRS has the potential to be a painful experience-even a 1031 property exchange. With this in mind you want to work hard to remove as much potential pain from the process as possible. There are many ways you can do this but first you might be wondering if … 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
<!– @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
If you’re considering a 1031 tax exchange to defer payment of capital gains tax on your real estate investment, it’s important that you understand the basics of the 1031 exchange process. As a general rule, savvy investors understand the low-level nuts and bolts of the transaction – but things can get a little sticky … Read more