1031 Exchange Summer Update – 2020

In late March and April exchange activity dropped off significantly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic which forced the entire nation to work from home and/or shelter at home. The Treasury provided tax relief to some investors with Notice 2020-23 which extended many deadlines for investors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic including Section 1031 exchange time deadlines. Notice 2020-23 extended the 45-day identification period deadline and 180-day exchange period for certain investors until July 15, 2020. (Note: There is no further extension in place currently.)

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Webinars: 1031 Exchanges Issues in Today’s Market

The Real Deal: Biden’s Tax Plan Would “Pull the Rug Out” from Under the Real Estate Industry

Joe Biden went after one of the real estate industry’s favorite tax benefits Tuesday when he proposed funding a child- and elderly-care spending platform by closing off a loophole used by property investors.

The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee proposed eliminating 1031 “like-kind” exchanges for investors with annual incomes greater than $400,000, as part of his plan to finance $775 billion in government spending over the next 10 years on child care and care for the elderly.

* Link to an article in The Real Deal. This article is linked to make investors aware of a proposed change in the Section 1031 tax law.

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1031 Basics: Closing Costs

A frequently asked question is “What expenses can be deducted from the exchange proceeds without resulting in a tax consequence?” Although the IRS has not published a complete list of qualifying expenses, there are some rulings that provide general parameters. Brokerage commissions can be deducted from the exchange proceeds (Revenue Ruling 72-456). Other transactional costs may also be able to be deducted if they are paid in connection with the exchange…

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Real Estate is a Seller’s Market as Sales Soar by 21% — but Renters Worry They Will Be Left Behind

The coronavirus has made roomier homes with backyards in the suburbs more appealing — driving up prices and triggering bidding wars.

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