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 ...

Savvy investors can use 1031 exchanges to unlock value by moving capital across markets in a play called geographic arbitrage ...

Dear Liz: My husband and I are selling a commercial property for $600,000 and we have capital gains questions. Our Realtor said that we have 90 days to buy another property but suggested we don’t make ...

In a time of great uncertainty, it is a relief to be sure about one thing: the meaning of “real” — at least as it applies to commercial real estate transactions. What qualifies as real property, ...

How savvy investors use 1031s to defer capital gains and build wealth Reviewed by David Kindness A 1031 exchange is a swap of one real estate investment property for another that allows capital gains ...

Many tax professionals misunderstood the rules governing IRC section 1031 tax-deferred exchange transactions between related parties. This is not surprising since the IRS’s intentions had been unclear ...

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In the context of a 1031 exchange, “boot” refers to the portion of a transaction that doesn’t meet the tax-free criteria and thus becomes subject to immediate capital gains tax. Forms of boot might ...

If you are a real estate investor, aspire to be an investor one day or are a licensed agent or broker who works with investors, you should understand how a Section 1031 exchange works. Most investors ...

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 ...

Q: Marsha, I own a single-family residence that has been a rental for many years. I purchased the house for $100,000, and I think I can sell for about $950,000. I’ve heard about “1031 exchanges” for ...