Sale Proceeds vs. Cost Basis: What Is the Difference?
Sale proceeds and cost basis are numbers used when selling a home. Both are needed to calculate the amount an investor pockets from selling their real estate investment. We'll describe what both terms mean and how to apply them in practice.
How Does a 1031 Exchange Work in Florida?
A 1031 exchange refers to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. This section allows investors to defer capital gains taxes that would be owed on the sale of investment property. The essential elements of the procedure are:
What is an Assignment of Relinquished Property Contract?
The term “relinquished property” refers to the execution of a 1031 exchange, which is a tool that investors can use to defer payment of capital gains taxes due when they sell an investment asset and reinvest the proceeds. Because the benefit can be significant, the IRS closely regulates the conduct of these exchanges.
What is Revenue Procedure 2000-37?
The IRS closely oversees the eligibility of 1031 exchanges to ensure that taxpayers adhere to the rules in order to receive the potentially substantial benefits of the transaction. A 1031 exchange can allow an investor to defer the capital gains taxes that would be due on the sale of their investment property if they reinvest the entire proceeds (not just the gain) into a “like-kind” replacement property within 180 days.
How to do a 1031 Exchange in California
The 1031 exchange is a federal provision of tax law that allows investors to defer the capital gains taxes they would otherwise owe when they sell an investment asset. The term “1031 exchange” refers to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code and is also called a “like-kind” exchange of property. While earlier interpretations of the section allowed investors to defer capital gains taxes on a range of investment assets, Congress restricted the definition to investment real estate in 2017.
At What Age is Social Security Not Taxable?
Social Security retirement benefits are a substantial source of income for many retirees. Payroll deductions fund Social Security and Medicare benefits. Suppose an employer pays you. In that case, you and the employer each pay 6.2 percent of your income, up to a maximum of $160,200 (in 2023—this amount is regularly updated). If you are self-employed, you must pay the employee and employer share, totaling 12.4 percent of income.
What is Opportunistic Real Estate?
Real estate investments are often considered safer than some other types, such as stocks. But there are investments with higher and lower risks within the real estate category. Typically, higher risks are correlated with potentially higher returns, so investors must evaluate their risk appetite when pursuing specific opportunities.
How To Declare a 1031 Exchange
How does one start a 1031 exchange? And once it is started, what should an investor expect throughout the process?
How Can I Structure a Real Estate Partnership?
Going into a real estate deal with a partner can have many benefits. But the fine print in the partnership agreement should contain all of the right language for when things go wrong or not as expected. Creating the right partnership structure is key to its survival and longevity. Let’s go through what you need to be aware of when structuring a real estate partnership.
What Are The Tax Implications of UPREITs?
What is an UPREIT? The UP in UPREIT means umbrella partnership. These REITs are often used in a 721 transfer (or 721 UPREIT exchange), which is similar to a 1031 exchange.
