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
Vacation Homes have long been a source of angst among exchangers and their advisors because of the lack of guidance on whether they qualify as an investment property for IRC §1031 purposes. In the past, exchangers readily exchanged ‘second homes’ based on the claim that in addition to enjoying the vacation home personally, they also … 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
Millions of people around the world have chosen business as a means of livelihood rather than a conventional employment. As in any other business we need money to truly express ourselves and get the best out of ourselves; it does not matter how talented or shrewd we are. Money is the quintessential thing for any … Read more
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