capital gains tax

3 General Rules of Thumb with 1031 Exchanges Involving Multiple Co-Owners

In a 1031 exchange of real estate involving multiple co-owners, for each co-purchaser/exchangor you will want to make sure that their percentage interest is sufficient to satisfy their Value, Equity and Debt accounting requirements in a 1031 exchange.

3 Guidelines for Deferring All Your Gain

There are three general rules of thumb to quickly see if you will defer ALL of the recognition of gain.

  1. Typically you will acquire replacement property that is “up or equal” in Value* (price); {*net of sales commissions and customary transactional expenses}

  2. You will roll over all of your Equity (net proceeds) from the relinquished property into your replacement property.

  3. And to the extent that you were relieved of liabilities and Debt, such as mortgages on your old relinquished property, the debt relief is offset by (1) new liabilities or mortgages taken on in conjunction with your purchase of the replacement property; OR (2) by investing additional cash in the replacement property equal to the amount of liabilities and debts that were discharged.

You can have a partial tax deferral if you miss these general benchmarks. As always, it’s a good idea to talk with your CPA or tax accountant about this.

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If you have additional questions about exchanging property involving numerous owners, reach out to CPEC1031 today. Our qualified intermediaries have over twenty years experience facilitating exchanges of all shapes and sizes. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your 1031 exchange!

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What is the Holding Period for Determining Long-Term Capital Gains in a 1031 Exchange

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If you receive a new business or investment property in exchange for old like-kind business or investment property as part of a tax-deferred 1031 exchange, your holding period begins on the day after the date the original (or old) property was acquired. This is because your basis in the new property is augmented by the deferred gains from your old property.

Remember, only real estate that you intend to use for Investment or for use in a trade or business qualifies for 1031 tax deferred treatment. The two main areas to be careful of are:

Personal Use

If you use real property for personal use such as your personal residence or vacation home, it may not qualify because it is not used for a qualified purpose (investment or business).

Dealer Property held Primarily for Sale

If you hold property as inventory or as your stock in trade it may not qualify for 1031. Ask yourself how frequently you sell residential lots or convert buildings to condominiums and sell the units, as part of your business. If you are doing enough of this type of activity, you may be a dealer and the real estate may be considered to be inventory. Flippers and rehabbers beware.

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1031 Exchange 101: The Basics of Calculating Capital Gains Taxes

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In any typical real estate transaction, if you’re selling a piece of property you are going to have to pay capital gains taxes on the net proceeds from the sale. But many taxpayers aren’t sure how to calculate these potential capital gains taxes. In this article, we are going to explain how to calculate your capital gains taxes in a like-kind exchange of real estate.

1031 Exchange Capital Gains Taxes

Putting the numbers together and calculating your capital gains tax burden on the sale of real estate can really show you how much you stand to save by doing a 1031 exchange.

The following is a basic breakdown of how to determine your capital gains tax burden during a real estate transaction:

  1. Step 1 – Calculate your net adjusted basis. This is achieved by taking the original purchase price, subtracting depreciation, and adding any capital improvements.

  2. Step 2 – Calculate your capital gain. This is achieved by subtracting the net adjusted basis from the sales price, and then subtracting the cost of the sale.

  3. Step 3 – Calculate your capital gains tax burden. This is achieved by adding up your federal and state taxes, as well as your depreciation recapture.

Use Our Capital Gains Calculator

For your convenience, we have also put together a free calculator that you can use to calculate the capital gains taxes on your real property.

Click here to use our capital gains calculator.

Contact a Like-Kind Exchange Professional

CPEC1031, LLC has decades of experience in the like-kind exchange industry. Our qualified intermediaries are well respected in Minnesota and across the country. We partner with each of our clients to provide top-notch professional services. Contact us today at our downtown Minneapolis office to speak with one of our 1031 qualified intermediaries about how to defer your capital gains taxes on the sale of real estate with a 1031 exchange.

  • Start Your 1031 Exchange: If you have questions about 1031 exchanges, feel free to call me at 612-643-1031.

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

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Looking to Defer Capital Gains Taxes? Don’t Overlook the 1031 Exchange!

There has been a lot of recent excitement surrounding the new Qualified Opportunity Zones as a method for deferring capital gains taxes. But be careful not to overlook the 1031 exchange – which is often a more tax-advantageous tool for real estate investors. In this article, we are going to talk about how to utilize the 1031 exchange to your advantage to save money on capital gains taxes.

The Origins of the 1031 Exchange

While Opportunity Zones are a brand new tax-deferral method, 1031 exchanges have been around for decades – originating before the Great Depression. Section 1031 is a part of the Internal Revenue Code and was developed to help spur the economy by incentivizing investment.

1031 Exchanges are Not Going Anywhere

Opportunity Zones are the shiny new thing that everyone is chasing – and they do provide great benefits in specific situations. But 1031 exchanges are often more versatile and can provide more long-term tax benefits. 1031 exchanges have been around for a long time and show no signs of going anywhere (having been preserved in the recent tax overhaul).

CPEC1031, LLC

Need help with your next commercial real estate transaction? Look to the pros at CPEC1031! Our team is ready and able to get you ready for the closing table and make sure you’ve got all your bases covered. Contact us today to learn more about the extent of our services and how we can help you. Our primary offices are located in downtown Minneapolis but we facilitate commercial transactions across the United States as well.

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How to Defer Capital Gains when Selling Real Estate

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No one enjoys paying capital gains taxes when selling real estate. Thankfully, there are several tools available to US taxpayers for deferring or avoiding these capital gains taxes. In this article, we are going to discuss a few ways to avoid capital gains taxes on the sale of real estate.

1031 Exchange

Perhaps the best tool for avoiding capital gains taxes is the 1031 exchange. Under section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, a taxpayer is able to defer their capital gains taxes on the sale of real property so long as they roll those proceeds into a bigger property. There are numerous other benchmarks that need to be met, but when done properly, a 1031 exchange can result in 100% capital gains tax deferral.

Alternative Options

If, for some reason, you can’t do a 1031 exchange on your property, you still have some potential alternative strategies, including:

  • Claiming a Principal Residence Exclusion

  • Deferred Sales Trust

  • Gifting Property

Defer Your Capital Gains Tax

If you are looking to defer your capital gains tax on the sale of real estate (and who isn’t), consider a 1031 exchange. At CPEC1031, LLC, our qualified intermediaries have more than twenty years of experience helping taxpayers across the country with their real estate exchanges. We can help you through every step of the exchange process – from start to finish. Reach out to us today to set up your 1031 exchange and defer your capital gains taxes.

  • Start Your 1031 Exchange: If you have questions about 1031 exchanges, feel free to call me at 612-643-1031.

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

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