Tax-Deferred Exchanges have long been a popular means of shielding real estate investors from capital gains tax. A properly structured tax-deferred exchange under 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (IRC), allows an owner of real property, the “Exchanger,” to defer the recognition of capital gains tax normally recognized upon the sale … Read more
If you plan on holding real estate as an investment, whether commercial or residential, then it is essential that you learn how to minimize your taxes as you buy and sell property. One of the best ways to reduce your taxes and quickly grow your wealth is to use a 1031 exchange as you trade … Read more
Article by Elaine Voncannon Anyone who purchases property understands the importance of making smart financial investments. In real estate, homebuyers and sellers have the same goal – to build wealth. There are many strategies that can help real estate investors maximize their investment potential and increase their return on investment (ROI). A popular strategy that … Read more
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
If for some reason the investor is unable to sell the relinquished property within the strict 180 day deadline, the EAT will transfer title of the new property to the investor. The investor will end up owning both the replacement property and the relinquished property which was not sold. A failed reverse exchange will not … Read more