1031 Tax Deferred Exchange 5 Steps to Success

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

Dissolution of Partnerships in a 1031 Exchange: The Drop and Swap

When you sell your interest in investment property, you may incur federal capital gains taxes and, in some states, state taxes as well. Your attorney, tax advisor, or real estate professional may suggest a tax-deferred exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code.  A 1031 tax-deferred exchange allows you to dispose of investment properties and … Read more

Up With Income and Down With Tax Liability

A 1031 exchange refers to Section 1.1031 of the Internal Revenue Code which was passed in 1990.  Normally, when you sell all real and personal property, the tax code requires the payment of the Capital Gains Tax.  That is to say, when you sell your office for 0,000 more than you bought it for, you … Read more

California Claw-Back Provision: What Happens in California, Will be Taxed

            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

Don’t Pay More Taxes Than you Have To: Five Deductions and Credits to Know About

Taxes… Say that word and many people will start to groan when they hear it …and with good reason. To begin with, paying annual taxes is usually a financial burden for most people. Each time you review your paycheck, you might feel cheated or abused, considering the federal income tax withholding amounts (let’s not even … Read more