Learn the critical rules for 1031 exchanges when swapping farmland, dealing with family members or converting property to ...

A 1031 exchange is also referred to as a like-kind exchange because the replacement property must be of a like kind as the one you relinquish. The IRS considers real property to qualify as long as ...

Yes, a vacation rental can qualify for a 1031 exchange, but not a purely personal vacation home. If you intend to use your property part of the year and rent it part of the year, follow the 14-day/10% ...

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Looking to sell an investment property but don’t want to pay taxes on the profit right away? That’s exactly where the 1031 exchange rules come in. A 1031 exchange — named after Section 1031 of the ...

Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) offer a smart avenue for real estate investors navigating the complexities of a 1031 Exchange. When the IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2004-86(1), it allowed a properly ...

Gain from a couple’s disposition of agricultural property could not be deferred, even though the property was relinquished in a like-kind exchange that was properly executed, the Tax Court held. The ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. For real estate investors who are considering a 1031 exchange, the Delaware Statutory Trust ...

One of the most common questions among real estate investors: Can I complete a 1031 (like-kind) exchange by rolling capital gains from an investment property into purchasing shares of a real estate ...

Investing in real estate can be a highly profitable enterprise. Unfortunately, real estate investors know that it comes with the same cost as most other forms of investment: taxes. Fortunately, unless ...