Section 1031 exchange

by RobSalzberg on July 15, 2009

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The 1031 exchange, Internal Revenue Code Regulation 1.1031 was enacted in 1990 after congress eventually determined on the conventions for delayed exchanges.  As one of the biggest held mysteries, 1031 exchanges have become increasingly more popular.  Many real property owners have converted there property cognizant of this approach of deferring the capital gain taxation  by re-investing the proceeds into a similar-form of investment. The role of a 1031 exchange proposes substantial taxation benefits, nonetheless, the 1031 exchange must be acted within particular guidelines stated in  the Internal Revenue Code.

Property that can be sold using a like-kind exchange (1031)  comprises of personal property such as real property, artwork, aircraft and boats, and so forth.  Both properties being interchanged should be like-kind.  The two parties of the transaction will use a third party intermediary to help facilitate the transaction and make sure that the transaction qualifies per the Internal Revenue Code.

1031 exchanges are perfect for anybody who has real estate that’s been devalued for taxation purposes and/or has went through appreciation in economic value.  Section 1031 gives the taxpayer the power to postpone capital taxes realized on a sale of property but not have to recognize the gain and pay taxes on it until sometime in the future.

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