At first glance, one might be tempted to say that Section 1031 is an overly generous provision of the tax code whose time has passed. But wait: Section 1031 was first passed into law on March 8, 1921, in the waning days of the Wilson Administration, and has been reviewed and commented upon in nearly […]
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How To Choose The Right Qualified Intermediary (QI) for your Section 1031 Exchange
Consumers shopping for financial services have for too long relied on the oversight of various regulatory agencies to provide a safe and secure business environment. The mark of a few initials (BBB, SEC, FDIC, etc.) has been considered insurance enough that individual firms are reputable and trustworthy. The meltdown of the financial markets in 2008 […]
Rules Schmules – Get Some Advice
In its simplest terms, Qualified Intermediaries (QI), facilitating Section 1031 Exchanges, act as a third party in the sale of Relinquished Property (old property). The QI’s job is twofold: a) memorialize and document the intent of the taxpayer and b) function as escrow agent for the net proceeds from sale. Section 1031 is a tax […]
Real Property Can Be Exchanged (Sometimes)
It’s important to understand that there are three distinctively different types of real estate, some can be exchanged, some are prohibited from tax deferred exchange treatment. The three types are personal use, business/investment use and dealer property. Favorable treatment exists for the sale of a personal residence if the property has been the primary residence […]