IRS Extends 1031 Exchange Deadline To July 15, 2020
On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, we issued a letter to the United States Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, urging the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service to delay the deadline for like-kind (IRC §1031) exchanges. Within the letter, we implored Secretary Mnuchin to extend the deadlines to identify replacement properties and complete like-kind exchanges for 120 days or to the last day of the general disaster extension period in light of the unfolding COVID-19 crisis and the resulting delays and hardships that taxpayers and real estate investors will be forced to burden as a consequence.
Delaware Statutory Trusts And Risk Diversification
Not putting all your eggs in one basket is an adage dating back to the 17th century. At the time, it alluded to the issue of putting a hen’s eggs in one basket. The danger was that, if the basket fell and the eggs broke, everything was lost.
LinkedIn: 1031 Exchanges and COVID-19
Our Chief Executive Officer, David Wieland, just published a piece on LinkedIn, entitled "1031 Exchanges and COVID-19." The piece is an extended explanation of our recent letter to the United States Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin urging the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service to delay the deadline for like-kind (IRC §1031) exchanges.
What Is A Double Net Lease?
Lease arrangements can be complex, but there is a specific group of well-known lease types that provide a few options for tenants without too much complexity. These are called net leases. In this article, we’ll discuss what a double net lease is and how it compares to other net lease types.
Forbes Real Estate Council: Effectively Navigating The IRS-Mandated Estate And Gifts Taxes
Our Chief Executive Officer, David Wieland, just published a piece on his Forbes Real Estate Council column, entitled "Effectively Navigating The IRS-Mandated Estate And Gifts Taxes."
What Is Portfolio Allocation, And How Do I Achieve It?
Portfolio allocation is one of the main components of portfolio construction. Understanding how positions should be allocated across a portfolio can help ensure that an investor is not overly exposed to one position that could potentially do significant damage to the portfolio.
Are Qualified Opportunity Zones Right for Me?
Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) are not right for everyone. Despite the numerous potential benefits, like any investment, there is no perfect solution. Before investing in QOZs, you should consider the following elements and decide if QOZs are right for you.
Forbes Finance Council: Improving Returns Through Tax-Efficient Investing
Our Chief Revenue Officer, Rob Johnson, just published a piece on his Forbes Finance Council column, entitled "Improving Returns Through Tax-Efficient Investing."
Realized Urges Secretary of the Treasury to Delay Deadline for Like-Kind (IRC §1031) Exchanges
On Wednesday, we issued a letter to United States Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin urging the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service to delay the deadline for like-kind (IRC §1031) exchanges.
Updated 180-Day Date For 1031 Exchanges
Are you currently in a 1031 exchange or contemplating beginning an exchange? If you sold an investment property between October 17, 2019 and December 31, 2019, you would normally plan on filing IRS Form 4868 - Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return on or before April 15, 2020. However, this year may be different with the extended IRS filing deadline of June 15, 2020.
