If you own investment real estate, then you’ve probably heard of the 1031 exchange. For those who are unfamiliar with the line in the tax code, here’s a simple explanation: The 1031 exchange allows ...

Discover the 10 essential rules for using a 1031 exchange: timing deadlines, like-kind property requirements, tax deferral, what qualifies, and frequent pitfalls to avoid.

Selling real estate for more than you paid for it is a good thing, but depending on the amount of your profit, it could trigger a tax liability known as the capital gain tax. However, there are some ...

Fourth in a series of articles. Real estate investors large and small pay capital gains tax when they sell their property -- and the bills can be sizable. There is a way, however, of deferring payment ...

Investing in real estate can assist you in diversifying your investment portfolio by adding physical assets and providing you ...

The IRS has provided a safe harbor for taxpayers who start a like-kind exchange but fail to complete the exchange because the qualified intermediary (QI) goes bankrupt and defaults on its obligation ...

Kelly Alton, NES Financial Corp., San Jose, Calif. The capital-intensive nature of companies engaged in oil and gas operations and the liberal rules that determine the like-kind nature of oil and gas ...

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 ...

A 1031 exchange, named after Section 1031 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, is a strategic tool for deferring tax on capital gains. You can leverage it to sell an investment property and reinvest the ...