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July 9, 2019 by Jeff Peterson

3 Property Identification Options in a 1031 Exchange

The 1031 proceeds of the sale must be re-invested in a like-kind asset within 180 days of the sale. Restrictions are imposed on the number of properties which can be identified as potential Replacement Properties within the first 45 days after closing. More than one potential replacement property can be identified as long as you satisfy one of these ALTERNATIVE rules:

The Three-Property Rule – Up to three properties regardless of their market values. All identified properties are not required to be purchased to satisfy the exchange; only the amount needed to satisfy the value requirement. [This is the most commonly used rule]
The 200% Rule – Any number of properties as long as the aggregate fair market value of all replacement properties does not exceed 200% of the aggregate Fair Market Value (FMV) of all of the relinquished properties as of the initial transfer date. All identified properties are not required to be purchased to satisfy the exchange; only the amount needed to satisfy the value requirement.
The 95% Exception – Any number of replacement properties if the fair market value of the properties actually received by the end of the exchange period is at least 95% of the aggregate FMV of all the potential replacement properties identified. In other words, 95% (or all) of the properties identified must be purchased or the entire exchange is invalid.

NOTE: The replacement property received must be substantially the same as property identified within the 45-day limit described above.

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July 2, 2019 by Jeff Peterson

Failed 1031 Exchange May Qualify for Installment Sale Treatment under IRC Sec. 453

It is possible that a seller (intending to conduct a 1031 exchange, but failing to identify or properly receive replacement property) to be able to defer the income tax consequences from the failed 1031 exchange into the following income tax year. If the deferred exchange where the funds are held by a qualified intermediary fails, the seller should still be entitled to installment sales treatment when the proceeds or nonlike-kind property are received. This can be much better than recognition of the gain in the income tax year in which the relinquished property is closed.

Internal Revenue Code

The provisions of IRC §453 specifically contemplate that the installment sale rules and the like-kind exchange rules of IRC §1031 may apply to the same transaction.

453(f)(6) provides that in the case of an exchange which only partly satisfies the nonrecognition of gain rules under §1031 because of the receipt of boot, the taxpayer’s ability to use installment sale treatment with respect to the boot is determined by excluding from the installment sale computations
any qualifying like-kind property received by the taxpayer and
the gain not recognized as a result of such like-kind property.

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June 25, 2019 by Jeff Peterson

Explaining the 1031 Exchange Period

In a 1031 exchange, you have 180 days to complete your exchange. In this article, we are going to discuss the various details associated with the 1031 exchange period.

180 Day Exchange Period

The replacements must be received within the earlier of :

180 days after the closing of the relinquished property; or
the due date for your tax return for the taxable year in which the transfer of the relinquished property occurs, including extensions *.

The 180-Day Exchange Time Period May Not Be 180 Days Long

The replacement property must be received within the earlier of:

180 days after the closing of the relinquished property; or
the due date for your tax return for the taxable year in which the transfer of the relinquished property occurs, including extensions.

Day 0 Day 180 Day 1 180 Day Exchange Period The replacement property must be received within the earlier of:

180 days after the closing of the relinquished property; or
the due date for your tax return for the taxable year in which the transfer of the relinquished property occurs, including extensions.

Federal Return Date

April 15 may not be the taxpayer’s federal tax return filing due date. S corporations and C corporations are due March 15.

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June 11, 2019 by Jeff Peterson

Looking to Save Taxes? Don’t Overlook the 1031 Exchange!

There has been a lot of recent excitement surrounding the new Qualified Opportunity Zones as a method for deferring capital gains taxes. But be careful not to overlook the 1031 exchange – which is often a more tax-advantageous tool for real estate investors. In this article, we are going to talk about how to utilize the 1031 exchange to your advantage to save money on capital gains taxes.

The Origins of the 1031 Exchange

While Opportunity Zones are a brand new tax-deferral method, 1031 exchanges have been around for decades – originating before the Great Depression. Section 1031 is a part of the Internal Revenue Code and was developed to help spur the economy by incentivizing investment.

1031 Exchanges are Not Going Anywhere

Opportunity Zones are the shiny new thing that everyone is chasing – and they do provide great benefits in specific situations. But 1031 exchanges are often more versatile and can provide more long-term tax benefits. 1031 exchanges have been around for a long time and show no signs of going anywhere (having been preserved in the recent tax overhaul).

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