Whether you’re a first-time investor or a seasoned property owner, a 1031 exchange can impact your tax strategy significantly. Here’s how. Normally, when you sell investment property, you’re required ...

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Section 1031 provides an exception to the general rule requiring current recognition of gain or loss upon the sale or exchange of property. It provides, in part: No gain or loss shall be recognized on ...

In general, in the case of non-retirement funds, if an individual sells their business or investment property and ultimately gains from this, then they must pay tax on that gain. However, there is an ...

Q: Are there options for a 1031 exchange where you would be a property owner with other people? For example, if you bought an office building, a retail center or an apartment complex with partners? I ...

Investors are keen to the fact that real estate generates diverse investment benefits. At the same time, it requires oversight and hard work. Income is the first benefit that comes to mind, but ...

A 1031 exchange allows certain real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes when selling one investment property and reinvesting proceeds from the sale into another similar property. Taxes are ...

For real estate investors, taxes are an inevitable part of the game. However, a 1031 exchange named after Section 1031 of the IRS tax code can help you defer capital gains taxes under certain ...

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If you’re a real estate investor, you know that real estate comes with some unique tax advantages. One of the most beneficial tax strategies is using a 1031 exchange to postpone paying capital gains ...

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