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WHAT IS AN IRC SECTION 721 UPREIT?"AN EXCHANGE ALTERNATIVE FORCOMMERCIAL INVESTORS" A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is similar to a mutual fund for real estate investors and offers the benefits of a diversified portfolio that is professionally managed along with distributing almost all of t...
02/04/2008
SELLER FINANCING (#48)"NUMEROUS OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN §1031 EXCHANGES" When an Exchanger elects to carry back a Note on the relinquished property (the sale or Phase I Property), there are basically two options for treatment of the Note:DO NOT include the Note in the exchange and pay any taxe...
02/04/2008
For a comprehensive webinar that takes you through the basics of 1031 exchanges and their permutations check out this linkIn addition you can call 1.800.282.1031 to speak to an experienced senior 1031 exchange counselor or call me directly at (559) 433-5399. http://apiexchange.com/index_main.php?...
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Key Portions of Rev. Proc. 2004-51 are Reflected BelowSection 4.01 of Rev. Proc. 2000-37 provides that the Internal Revenue Service will not challenge the qualification of property held in a QEAA "as either 'replacement property' or 'relinquished property' (as defined in § 1.1031(k)-1(a)) for pur...
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REVERSE EXCHANGE BENEFITSRevenue Procedure 2000-37 ("Rev. Proc. 2000-37"), provides guidelines for the taxpayer to acquire the replacement property before the sale of the relinquished property is completed. The reverse exchange can be the ideal solution if the taxpayer cannot delay the closing of...
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WHAT IS IRC SECTION 1031?Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code allows an owner of investment property to exchange property and defer paying federal and state capital gain taxes (up to 15% Federal, 25% depreciation recapture and applicable state taxes) if they purchase a "like-kind" property f...
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ONE SALE - TWICE THE TAX BREAKS!Sellers of farms and ranches are able to take advantage of two different tax code sections to minimize capital gain tax liabilities. By utilizing all the opportunities available in the tax code, many ranch and farm owners can meet their investment objectives and de...
02/02/2008
Many sellers who own vacation homes want to explore the potential of performing an Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1031 tax deferred exchange. See Asset Preservation's handout entitled, "Vacation Home Exchanges - Basics", for an introduction to issues involved in these types of exchanges. One...
02/02/2008
Taxpayers use Internal Revenue Code (IRC) §1031 tax deferred exchanges to defer paying capital gain taxes on the sale of property held for investment or used in a trade or business. Many tax and legal advisors believe it is possible to perform an exchange on a vacation property, provided the pers...
02/02/2008
There are some very exciting things happening in the Real Estate and 1031 exchange area. Particularly in regards to the syndicated tenant in common (TIC) programs. The TIC programs allow certain investors to purchase a real property interest in large grade A commercial property. In most cases, th...
02/02/2008