Is a 1031 Exchange Worth the Trouble?

Many people are aware of the benefits of a 1031 exchange, but might not want to go through the hassle of setting up an exchange – thinking that they’d rather just sell their property, pay their capital gains taxes, and be done with it. But a 1031 exchange really isn’t as much of a hassle as many people think. In this article, we are going to explain why a 1031 exchange of real estate is worth any associated “trouble.”

The Benefits of a 1031 Real Estate Exchange

A 1031 exchange allows you to defer your capital gains taxes when selling real estate as long as you move those net proceeds into a like-kind investment property.

That’s a significant amount of money you can save by conducting a 1031 exchange. In a typical sale, that money would be gone – out of your hands after the sale. But a 1031 exchange allows you to hold onto that capital gains tax money and reinvest it in a like-kind property. The benefit to you is that your money continues to compound and build over time. You can even continue deferring those taxes over time by arranging 1031 exchanges every time you wish to see your property.

1031 Intermediary Services

A qualified intermediary can advise you on your exchange, answer any lingering questions you might have, and prepare your 1031 exchange documents so you are ready for closing. The qualified intermediaries at Commercial Partners Exchange Company have two decades of experience facilitating exchanges of real property. Contact us today to see if your property qualifies for a 1031 exchange and start saving money by deferring your capital gains taxes on your next real estate sale.

• 1031 Hotline: If you have questions about 1031 exchanges, feel free to call me at 612-643-1031.

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

© 2018 Copyright Jeffrey R. Peterson All Rights Reserved

The Importance of Balancing Value, Equity & Debt in a 1031 Exchange

In this article, we are going to discuss the importance of balancing value, equity, and debt when it comes to 1031 exchange transactions.

Balancing Value, Equity and Debt

Typically, an Exchangor will acquire replacement property that is “up or equal” in Value (price) and will roll over all of the Equity (net proceeds) from the relinquished property into the replacement property.

Further, to the extent that the Exchangor was relieved of liabilities and debt, such as mortgages on the relinquished property, the debt relief must be offset by (1) new liabilities or mortgages taken on the conjunction with the purchase of the replacement property, OR (2) by investing additional cash in the replacement property equal to the amount of liabilities and debts that were discharged.

A QI’s Role

A Qualified Intermediary (QI) is a critical component in the success of a transaction:

• Provide a safe harbor structure to exchange transactions according to the Treasury Regulations.

• Hold proceeds from the sale of relinquished properties.

• Isolate the receipt of any taxable proceeds.

• Utilize the proceeds to purchase like-kind replacement properties.

• Prepare the required exchange documents and instructions.

Qualified Intermediary Professionals

If you are looking to defer your capital gains on the sale of real estate, your first step is to contact a qualified intermediary who can get you started with the process. At CPEC1031, our qualified intermediaries can help you through every stage of the 1031 process by advising you, answering your questions, and preparing your 1031 documents. Contact us today to speak with a qualified intermediary about your real estate transaction and see if you are a good candidate.

• Start Your Exchange: If you have questions about 1031 exchanges, feel free to call me at 612-643-1031.

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

© 2018 Copyright Jeffrey R. Peterson All Rights Reserved

How A Typical 1031 Exchange Works

We get a lot of questions about how 1031 exchanges work. In this article, we are going to explain the typical process for a standard 1031 exchange of real estate.

Relinquished Property Purchase Agreement

The 1031 exchange process begins when you complete your purchase agreement for your relinquished property. The purchase agreement should state that you intend to do a 1031 exchange.

Find a Closing Company

You then need to contact a title company to close the transaction, and be sure to inform them that your transaction is a 1031 exchange.

Notify Your Exchange Company

At this point you need to notify your exchange company or qualified intermediary of the closing date, so they can prepare all the necessary documentation.

Close on the Relinquished Property

Your qualified intermediary will contact your closing agent and work with them to set up the exchange properly. This will involve the preparation of numerous closing documents.

Identify Your Replacement Property

After you close on your relinquished property, you have the next 45 days to identify in writing your new replacement property.

Replacement Property Purchase/Sale Agreement 

Similar to your relinquished property transaction, you’ll need to enter into a purchase/sale agreement for your replacement property.

Select a Closing Company

Find a title company to close your replacement property transaction and be sure to inform them that you are doing a 1031 exchange.

Close on the Replacement Property

Work with your qualified intermediary to set up the replacement property closing as a 1031 exchange.

Report Your Exchange on Your Tax Return

Finally, you’ll want to make sure to report your 1031 exchange on your tax return using IRS Form 8824.

Minneapolis Qualified Intermediary

CPEC1031 works with taxpayers large and small who want to defer their capital gains taxes on the sale of real estate. Our qualified intermediaries have decades of experience performing like-kind exchanges and will help you through every step of the 1031 exchange process, including document preparation, and advisement on replacement property. Contact us today to see if you are a good candidate for a 1031 exchange of real property.

• Start Your Exchange: If you have questions about the 1031 exchange process, feel free to call me at 612-643-1031.

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

© 2018 Copyright Jeffrey R. Peterson All Rights Reserved

3 Benefits of a Like-Kind Exchange

There are many benefits of performing a like-kind exchange of real estate instead of selling your property in a typical transaction. In this article, we’re going to offer three benefits of deferring taxes with a like-kind exchange of real estate.

Avoid a Tax Bill

The most obvious benefit of conducting a like-kind exchange of real estate is the ability to defer your taxes on the sale of real estate. In a typical real estate sale, the seller has to pay capital gains taxes on the net proceeds from the sale. In a 1031 exchange, you can defer those capital gains taxes and avoid a huge tax bill. To do this you must move all of your net proceeds into new replacement property. In doing so, you avoid a tax hit and keep your money compounding wealth over time.

Diversify your Real Estate Portfolio

1031 exchanges are also a great way to diversify a real estate portfolio into different asset classes, alternative market segments, and geographical areas.

Selling Vacation Homes

Vacation homes can also be exchanged in 1031 exchange transactions. That being said, there are some additional restrictions on 1031 exchanges of vacation homes. For more information on 1031 exchanges of vacation homes, check out this article.

MN Qualified Intermediary

At CPEC1031, our MN qualified intermediaries have decades of experience facilitating real estate exchanges for clients large and small. 1031 exchanges are complex. You need an intermediary on your team who can simplify the process for you. Our intermediaries will prepare all of your 1031 documents, advise you on replacement property, and answer all of your questions along the way. Contact us today to discuss the details of your like-kind exchange and how you can defer your taxes and maximize your gain.

• Start Your Exchange: If you have questions about 1031 exchanges, feel free to call me at 612-643-1031.

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

© 2018 Copyright Jeffrey R. Peterson All Rights Reserved

1031 Real Estate Exchanges Survive in the New Tax Bill

Since its inception, we’ve been monitoring the new tax bill (The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) and its potential impact on section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. Now that the bill has passed and been signed into law (and officially took effect January 1, 2018), we’d like to offer a brief summation of its effects. In this article, we’ll provide an update on 1031 exchanges now that the new tax bill has been signed into law.

1031 Exchanges & the Qualified Intermediary

The biggest takeaway is that the new bill has preserved the 1031 exchange of real property and the role of the qualified intermediary in facilitating like-kind exchanges.

This bill is the first major tax code overhaul since 1986. It reduces many tax rates and redefines many rules and accounting methods. Thankfully, the bill keeps the 1031 exchange provision for real property.

However, not all 1031 exchanges were preserved with the passage of this bill. The legislation eliminates 1031 exchanges of personal property (aircraft, artwork, gold coins, and the like). This poses many questions for personal property investors who may currently be in the process of conducting a personal property exchange of like-kind property. It’s a good idea to contact your 1031 exchange professional to answer any of your questions about your exchange.

Qualified Intermediaries in Minneapolis

A qualified intermediary is perhaps the most important person you can have on your 1031 exchange team. Hiring an intermediary will ensure that you are insulated from receiving any taxable proceeds during your exchange. Furthermore, your intermediary will act as your advisor throughout the exchange – answering your questions, preparing your documents for closing, and more. At CPEC1031, we have decades of experience acting as qualified intermediaries for clients in Minnesota and throughout the country. Contact us today to speak with a QI about your like-kind exchange!

• Start Your Exchange: If you have questions about 1031 exchanges and the new tax bill, feel free to call me at 612-643-1031.

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

© 2018 Copyright Jeffrey R. Peterson All Rights Reserved