You’ve decided a 1031 exchange is right for you. Your investment property has appreciated, and you want to get chips off the table. Or, you’re looking to “trade-up” and use the sale money for a down payment on a larger property. Rather than pay thousands in taxes, you’re looking for a qualified intermediary for your …
If you’re like some real estate investors, you’d never heard of depreciation recapture on rental property until your first property went up for sale. “What will my depreciation recapture tax rate for 2019 be?” “Will I need to do an installment sale?” “Will a 1031 exchange help me avoid depreciation recapture tax and capital gains …
If you’re a Texas real estate investor, you’ve likely been very happy with the result over the past few years. Texas is on fire – the economy is doing well, unemployment is low, and property appreciation is through the roof. All reasons that point to the 1031 exchange in Texas being a great idea. Areas …
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Whether you live in Florida full time, own a vacation property there, or are considering an investment in Florida, the 1031 exchange in Florida should be on your radar. If you’re thinking about moving from a northern state to Florida, you’re not alone. Most areas of Florida such as Miami, Fort Myers, Tampa, and Orlando …
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Arizona is more than just retirees, golf courses, and great February weather. It’s also one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. Employers are attracted to Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff’s vibrant and educated workforce, and business-friendly climate. If you own property in Arizona, you’re likely very happy with your purchase. Due to the …
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If you’re thinking about a 1031 exchange or in the middle of one, you’ve probably heard the term “boot.” Boot is simply the portion that will be taxed after your partial 1031 exchange. Since the whole point of the 1031 is to defer taxes, boot is usually considered a bad thing. While no one wants …
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If you’re thinking about selling a personal residence or investment property, you need to know what depreciation recapture is. If you’re wondering how much depreciation recapture taxes you’ll owe, use our helpful depreciation recapture calculator below. Depreciation Recapture FAQ How do you calculate depreciation recapture? Depreciation reflects the IRS‘ awareness that assets such as homes …
Ask anyone about the economy and property values of Colorado and their response will likely use a common word – “booming.” You may be asking, how will a 1031 exchange in Colorado help me? The 8th largest state by land size, Colorado is one of the fastest growing states population-wise. Large employers are moving into …
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California is the United States’ largest economy and one of the best places to do a 1031 exchange. Due to its incredibly high tax rate and skyrocketing home prices, many property owners have found that the 1031 exchange in California can save them hundreds of thousands in taxes. Some folks have so much appreciation they’re …
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Sections 1031 and the 121 exclusion are music to most real estate investors’ ears. Not only are tax breaks available on rental properties through 1031, but everyday homeowners can benefit from 121 as well. It makes sense that investors will wonder things like: “Can I combine section 1031 and 121, and benefit from both tax …
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Once you’ve learned about the incredible tax benefits of the 1031 exchange, investors start asking harder questions. Some of these questions include ones related to primary residence vs rental property in a 1031. “Can I turn my 1031 exchange property into my primary residence?” “Can I benefit from both section 121 and section 1031 tax …
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By now, you’ve like realized the inevitable: You need a qualified intermediary for your 1031 exchange. For one, the IRS says that an exchange is only “safe harbor” when there’s a facilitator involved. Second, 1031 exchanges are tough. There are hundreds of “if’s, and’s, and but’s” to consider for every situation. Last, qualified intermediaries give …
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