How to Approach a 1031 Exchange of Real Estate

Many taxpayers are curious about the tax-saving benefits of a 1031 exchange, but don’t know how to get the ball rolling. In this article, we are going to discuss how you should approach a 1031 exchange of investment real estate.

Consider Your Property

The first thing you need to do is consider your property and whether it even qualifies for 1031 exchange. Only real property held for use in your trade or business, or investment purposes may be used in a 1031 exchange. That goes for both the relinquished property that you’re selling and the replacement property you’re exchanging into. If your property falls outside these definitions, it can’t be used in a 1031 exchange.

Line Up Your Replacement Property

The next step is to do your best to line up your replacement property before selling your relinquished property. Once you sell your relinquished property, your 1031 exchange clock starts ticking and you only have 180 days to identify and exchange into your replacement property. Having your replacement property lined up and ready to go before you even start makes things much easier.

Discover the Tax-Saving Benefits of Section 1031

Discover the tax-saving benefits of Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code by contacting CPEC1031, LLC. We have over twenty years of experience providing qualified intermediary services to clients throughout the state of Minnesota and across the country. Our team has everything you need to complete your 1031 exchange and fully defer your capital gains taxes on the sale of investment real estate. Whether you are a first-time investor, or a seasoned pro, we are here to help! Contact CPEC1031, LLC today for help with your next 1031 exchange.

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

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

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3 Ways 1031 Exchanges are Good for the Economy

1031 exchanges are good, not only for individual investors, but for the US economy as a whole. But not everyone understands why that’s the case. In this article, we are going to explore three ways in which 1031 exchanges are good for the economy.

Encouraging Investment & Reinvestment

1031 exchanges are great for the economy because they actively encourage investment and reinvestment. The tax deferral offered by section 1031 is very attractive to those who own investment real estate. Many real estate investors who would otherwise be reticent to sell due to their capital gains tax burden are spurred to exchange their property and lever up into a bigger replacement property with a 1031 exchange.

Moving Capital Around

Exchanging into bigger and better property keeps capital moving around into different geographic areas and industry segments. 1031 exchanges can be done between different states and different real estate sectors, making it easy for capital to go where it needs to be.

Spurring Job Growth

1031 exchanges also spur job creation and growth. Many occupations benefit from 1031 exchange activity, including real estate agents, CPAs, contractors, lenders, title closers, and more.

A 1031 Exchange Can Help You Save Money in Taxes

If you are a United States taxpayer, a 1031 exchange can help you save money in capital gains taxes when you sell qualifying real estate. What real estate qualifies for 1031 treatment? Any like-kind real property that is held for investment purposes or for use in your trade or business. Contact one of the qualified intermediaries at CPEC1031, LLC today to get more information about the like-kind exchange process and see how you may be able to benefit from section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code.

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

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

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Reviewing TIC Agreements in a 1031 Exchange

In a 1031 exchange involving tenants-in-common, it’s important to review the two tenants-in-common (“TIC”) agreements to make sure that they comply with 1031 as real property interests and are not by their terms creating a joint venture or partnership. In this article, we are going to provide a few resources for TIC guidance when conducting a 1031 exchange of real estate.

Reviewing TIC Agreements

Here are some authorities for your attorney to consider when reviewing a tenants-in-common (“TIC”) agreement to make sure it will not create a de facto partnership:

• Rev. Proc. 2002-221 (the TIC guidance) Tenant in common: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-02-22.pdf

• TIC interest constitutes a direct interest in real property, as opposed to an interest in a business entity (for example, a partnership).

• Each co-owner should have the right to transfer, partition, and encumber the co-owner’s undivided interest in the property, without the agreement or approval of any person.

1031 exchanges involving TIC agreements can get complicated. It’s important to involve everyone on your 1031 exchange team (your attorney, qualified intermediary, and more) to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Consider a 1031 Exchange for Your Next Real Estate Transaction

Consider a 1031 exchange for your next real estate transaction. At CPEC1031, LLC we focus on providing top-tier 1031 exchange services to clients throughout the state of Minnesota and across the United States. We are standing by to help you through the details of your next 1031 exchange of investment real estate. Contact us today at our Minneapolis offices to set up a time to chat and learn more about how a 1031 exchange can help you save money!

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

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

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Why You Should Conduct a 1031 Exchange of Real Estate Instead of an Outright Sale

The benefits of conducting a 1031 exchange of real estate are numerous, but many taxpayers don’t understand why they should consider a like-kind exchange instead of an outright sale. In this article, we are going to talk about why you should consider a 1031 exchange of real estate rather than an outright sale.

Defer Your Capital Gains Tax Burden

When you choose to sell a piece of investment real estate in a normal, straight forward sale, you will need to pay capital gains taxes on the net proceeds. Depending on the size of your property, this can be a significant tax burden. When you exchange your property under section 1031, you get to defer this capital gains tax burden by reinvesting your net proceeds into a replacement property.

Compound Your Wealth

Not only do you get to defer your capital gains taxes with a 1031 exchange, you also compound your wealth by continuing your investment into a bigger replacement property. This keeps your money working for you, rather than it going straight to the government in capital gains taxes.

Defer Your Capital Gains Taxes & Maximize Your Gain

Defer your capital gains tax burden and maximize your gain with a 1031 exchange! Section 1031 is available to all United States taxpayers who own real estate held primarily for investment or business purposes. At CPEC1031, LLC our 1031 exchange professionals have been facilitating like-kind exchanges of all types for over twenty years. We can help you through all the unique details of your specific 1031 exchange of real estate. Contact us today at our Minneapolis office to find a time to chat with one of our 1031 exchange specialists.

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

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

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What Are Your Options for 1031 Exchange Replacement Property?

In 1031 exchange transactions, some taxpayers have difficulty selecting appropriate replacement property. In this article, we are going to chat about some of your options for choosing replacement property in a 1031 exchange.

Like-Kind Real Estate

When it comes to replacement property, there’s one big category to which you need to adhere and that’s like-kind property. All real estate involved in a 1031 exchange has to be like-kind. Luckily, the definition of like-kind is quite broad. Most investment real estate is considered like-kind property so you have a wide range of options when picking your replacement property. As long as your property is like-kind, you can exchange into different industries or geographic locations. For example, you could sell a duplex in Minneapolis, and purchase farmland in Wisconsin.

Don’t Forget About Your Other Benchmarks

Like-kind isn’t the only consideration you need to take into account when selecting replacement property. Remember that you want your replacement property to be greater than or equal to your relinquished property in value, equity, and debt in order to defer 100% of your gains and get the full benefit of your 1031 exchange.

Tax Deferral is the Name of the Game

When it comes to selling investment real estate and keeping your money compounding over time, tax deferral via 1031 exchange is the name of the game! Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code exists to incentivize continue investment and help grow the economy. The best news is that any US taxpayer can conduct a 1031 exchange, so long as their real estate qualifies for 1031 exchange treatment. To learn more about the various rules and requirements of section 1031, reach out to a qualified intermediary at CPEC1031, LLC today to set up an appointment.

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

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

© 2024 Copyright Jeffrey R. Peterson All Rights Reserved