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Understanding the 1031 Exchange Debt Rules

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An effective 1031 exchange means you could defer paying taxes on capital gains and depreciation recapture on the sale of investment property used for business or investment purposes. The key to success involves understanding and following multiple regulations, including those involving debt.

Feb 11, 2025

Using an Installment Sale with a 1031 Exchange

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One tax-deferral strategy that can be useful when selling investment real estate is the 1031 Exchange. Through this, you sell your relinquished property and then put the proceeds into a replacement property (with help from a Qualified Intermediary). When successful, you can defer capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes generated from the sale of your property.

Feb 10, 2025

The Pros & Cons Of Using An Occupied Duplex In A 1031 Exchange

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You might own an investment property that you’re ready to sell. Perhaps you want to “trade up” to another real asset with a potentially better cash flow. Or you might want to invest in a property offering potentially higher appreciation.

Feb 9, 2025

What Is The Waiting Period Of A 1031 Exchange?

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A 1031 exchange can be a powerful tool for investors who want to postpone paying capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes on the sale of investment real estate. However, a successful like-kind exchange requires following stringent deadlines to avoid triggering a taxable event. Understanding the timing involved is essential to ensure a successful exchange.

Feb 8, 2025

How do I Report a 1031 Exchange to the IRS?

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When completed properly, a 1031 Exchange can help defer capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes from the sale of real estate used for investments or business purposes. However, following the proper procedures is only part of the story. Reporting the exchange on your annual tax return is essential when complying with the IRS’ like-kind exchange regulations.

Feb 7, 2025

Halting a 1031 Exchange: Can it Be Done?

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The 1031 exchange is a tax-deferred strategy that allows investors to reinvest proceeds from the sale of investment properties into like-kind properties. When structured properly, it can enable investors to defer capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes, offering a pathway to refine or expand their investment portfolio.

Feb 6, 2025

Can You Do A 1031 Exchange With Cash?

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The 1031 exchange is considered a real estate property swap. Through the process, you’re trading a relinquished property for a replacement property of equal or greater value as long as proceeds from the relinquished property sale are directed to the replacement property’s acquisition.

Feb 5, 2025

Actions that Can Void a 1031 Exchange

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A 1031 exchange can be effective for deferring taxes on the sale of property used for business or investment purposes. However, the approach requires strict adherence to IRS regulations.

Feb 4, 2025

The 1031 Exchange: A Basic Guide for Investment Property Owners

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As a real estate investor, you might have come across the 26 U.S. Code § 1031 – “Exchange of Real Property Held for Productive Use or Investment,” or the “1031 Exchange,” for short. If you haven’t heard of this, here’s your introduction.

Feb 3, 2025

What to Know about 1031 Exchange Restrictions

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The 1031 exchange—also called the “like-kind” exchange—allows investors to “swap” a real estate property for another of equal or greater value. When performed correctly, the process can help investors defer capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes generated by the property’s sale.

Feb 2, 2025

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