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What is a 1031? |
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1031 is a number assigned to the Internal Revenue Code section that deals with tax deferred exchanges. It goes back as far as the 1920's. |
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Why is it so popular? |
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The most important reason is to defer capital gains tax. |
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How much time do I have? |
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You have 45 days from the day you close escrow to identify your replacement properties. Up to 3 possible acquisition properties may be identified. Replacement of any acquisition property must be completed within 180 days after close of escrow of relinquished property. |
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What properties qualify for 1031? |
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Like for like properties. |