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There are many ways to communicate in today’s world and an increasingly popular tool is video.

You may have seen the videos featured on our website and social media highlighting our popular webinars and answering questions gathered by our team of 1031 experts. But you should also visit API YouTube channel which houses a wide variety of additional videos as well.

Asset Preservation’s YouTube Channel and the videos are a valuable source of information about 1031 exchanges and feature real-life exchange scenarios, history of §1031, exchange types, rules and regulations, how to avoid common pitfalls, current developments, partnership/LLC issues in 1031 exchanges and much more.


Webinars: 1031 Exchange Issues in 2018

1-Hr Webinar for CPAs

Join our one-hour 1031 exchange webinar for tax and legal advisors (CPE credit available) on Thursday, March 8th at 11:00 a.m. EST. This webinar tackles issues such as reverse and improvement exchanges, related party issues and how to avoid common pitfalls. You will receive a summary of current developments regarding possible tax reform and the implications on 1031 exchanges. Webinar Details.

2-Hr Webinar for CRE Brokers

This 2-hour course for commercial brokers provides a concise and thorough overview of IRC Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. Join us on Monday, February 21st at 12:00 p.m. EST. This webinar tackles advanced issues such as recent developments on tax reform bills, reverse and improvement exchanges, how to avoid common pitfalls and related-party transactions. Webinar Details.


Tax Law ‘Holds Favorable Prospects’ for Comm Real Estate

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — signed into law by President Trump at the end of 2017 — should be a net positive for the commercial real estate industry, according to a special report by Marcus & Millichap.


States with the Highest and Lowest Property Taxes

Property taxes are the primary source of tax revenue for the majority of state and local governments, comprising 31.3% of collections nationwide. Property taxes support public education, police and fire protection, local government operations, and other local infrastructure. While nearly every municipality levies some form of property tax, tax burdens vary widely across states.


Where Millennials are Buying Homes

Contrary to popular opinion, Millennials are buying homes today and the rate of homeownership among the demographic is going no place but up in the long run as they age. Since 2016, Millennials have been the top homebuyer demographic cohort in the U.S. according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). In the latter half of 2017, NAR reported that, while Millennials aged 25 to 34 made up just 13.6 percent of the U.S. population, they accounted for 30 percent of all home purchasers.


Useful Forms for Tax Preparation

The tax filing date for many taxpayers is just around the corner. The Internal Revenue Service Form 8824, Like-Kind Exchanges, must be completed and filed with the IRS each time a taxpayer performs a 1031 exchange. IRS Form 8824 contains three sections related to a 1031 exchange:

  • Part 1, Information on the Like-Kind Exchange;
  • Part II, Related Party Exchange Information; and
  • Part III, Realized Gain or (Loss), Recognized Gain, and Basis of Like-Kind Property Received.