What Is A 1031 Exchange?
When Is The Right Time To Hire A 1031 Exchange Company? Here’s What You Need To Know.
A 1031 exchange, also known as a “like-kind exchange,” is a type of transaction that allows for tax deferral upon the sale of real property. By working with a qualified 1031 exchange company, taxpayers can maximize their tax savings, and they can ensure that they are prepared to demonstrate compliance with the relevant provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to the IRS if necessary.
Understanding The Law
Section 1031 Of The Internal Revenue Code
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code establishes taxpayers’ ability to secure tax deferral through exchanges of like-kind real property. The key provision of Section 1031 states, in full:
“No gain or loss shall be recognized on the exchange of real property held for productive use in a trade or business or for investment if such real property is exchanged solely for real property of like kind which is to be held either for productive use in a trade or business or for investment.”
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