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A “build-to-suit” 1031 exchange is a specific type of like-kind exchange that involves both purchasing and improving a replacement property while maintaining indefinite tax deferral under Section 1031 of the Internal...

Delayed, reverse, and improvement 1031 exchanges are advanced strategies that allow businesses and real estate investors to achieve tax deferral under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) when they would otherwise...

The White House’s latest budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year includes a $500,000 cap on capital gains tax deferral under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Currently, Section 1031 allows real estate...

The end of 2024 is right around the corner. The end of the year is a time when many people do last-minute tax planning so that they can minimize their tax bill in April. Since 1031 exchanges offer significant tax benefits,...

Many real estate investors hold their properties in trusts. Trusts are popular estate planning tools as well, and, in many cases, children and other family members will inherit real estate that is held in a trust at the time...

You might decide to hold real estate in a limited liability company (LLC) for many reasons. Compared to other types of business entities, LLCs are relatively straightforward and require relatively little in terms of formal...

If you are planning on conducting a like-kind exchange, do you need a 1031 exchange facilitator? Do you need a qualified intermediary? Do you need both? What’s the difference? These are some of the most common questions we...

Conducting a like-kind exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (also referred to as a 1031 exchange) can provide access to substantial—and potentially indefinite—savings on federal income tax. But, strict...

If you own real estate in a foreign country, or if you are planning an acquisition in a foreign country, can you conduct a 1031 exchange to avoid triggering immediate capital gains tax liability in the U.S.? As a general...

If you are preparing to sell a piece of real estate, why should you consider a 1031 exchange? Under the right circumstances, working with a 1031 exchange expert instead of simply selling one asset and buying another can...