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Consequences of Missing a 1031 Exchange Deadline

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Tax Liabilities If you miss either deadline, the exchange fails, and you'll face capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture. This taxation applies as though the intention to exchange never existed.

Aug 26, 2026

What Is the 45-day Identification Rule for a 1031 Exchange?

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The 45-day identification rule in a 1031 exchange requires sellers to identify potential replacement properties within 45 calendar days of selling their original property. This rule is critical to the 1031 exchange process, ensuring ...

Aug 25, 2026

What Is the 180-Day Rule for Completing a 1031 Exchange?

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The 180-day rule in a 1031 exchange requires that investors close on their replacement property within 180 calendar days of selling their original property. This time frame is non-negotiable and includes weekends and holidays. It is ...

Aug 25, 2026

When Should You Not Do a 1031 Exchange?

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Sometimes it might be more beneficial for an investor to pay the capital gains taxes rather than proceed with a 1031 exchange. Situations where a 1031 exchange is not advisable include having a modest tax liability, needing liquidity, ...

Aug 25, 2026

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Compound Interest

Compound interest is “interest-on-interest”, or the ability of a financial instrument to generate earnings from its earnings. Compound interest can be calculated using the formula FV = P*(1+R/N)^(N*T), where FV is the future value of the ...

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