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Video - Be Careful When Selling 1031 Exchange Property to Family Members

In a 1031 exchange, a relinquished property could be sold to anyone – even a related party. But if you’re selling to a related party, know that you’ll have to disclose that on form 8824 and that the related party may have to hold the property for two years after acquiring it. If they sell that property too quickly they could end up foiling your exchange.

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Video - What’s the Difference Between 1031 and 1033 Exchanges?

You might be selling your property to the government in a condemnation or seizure – an involuntary sale. The kissing cousin to section 1031 is section 1033 that allows for a deferral of gains when you involuntarily sell your property. In 1033 you don’t need a qualified intermediary to hold your proceeds. You’re allowed to hold your proceeds and you have to continue your investment into replacement property within certain timeframes. 1033s are typically advised by and coordinated through your accountant. You may have to file an election for the year in which you receive your first payment. You may also need to file form 8824 to report the transaction. 1033s differ from 1031s in that you have a longer period of time to reinvest and you’re allowed to hold your own proceeds.

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

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Video - How a Qualified Intermediary Safeguards 1031 Exchange Funds

When you’re acting as a qualified intermediary, you have a fiduciary obligation to safeguard and protect the funds that are placed in your custody. In order to safeguard the funds correctly, it’s probably a good idea not to comingle the funds with any other client’s monies or with the operating account of the intermediary. Having a separate, segregated account for each client’s monies is a good idea. Furthermore, it’s a good idea to have a qualified escrow deposit agreement signed by the bank that’s holding that deposit stating that the bank won’t release any funds without the client’s written authorization. We can build in further safety protocols by having a verbal call back arrangement where the bank calls the client to confirm via password that their signature is correct and that the movement of the funds is authorized.

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

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Video - How to Approach a Reverse 1031 Exchange

In a 1031 exchange that’s done in reverse under rev. proc. 2037, your qualified intermediary is going to form an EAT (Exchange Accommodation Titleholder) which is generally an LLC wholly owned by the exchange company. That LLC is going to acquire the property. But you may not know that you want to do a reverse 1031 exchange when you initially sign the purchase agreement for the replacement property. Oftentimes the taxpayer will sign the contract in their name and write “and/or assigns” so they have the unfettered ability to assign that contract to the EAT prior to closing. Furthermore, if you want to put an affirmative statement in your contract, your intermediary can provide a sample for you to use or adapt that specifically states that you’re buying the property as part of a reverse 1031 exchange and you’re going to assign it to an EAT pursuant to an exchange in conformity with rev. proc. 2037 and section 1031 of the IRC.

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

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Video - Why Real Estate Dealers Can’t Do 1031 Exchanges

Dealers cannot do 1031 exchanges on their inventory. If you buy a 40 acre swath of land and cut it up into smaller plots to sell to the public, you are a dealer. You’re selling your stock in trade even though it’s real estate. If you buy an apartment building and convert it to condos to sell to the public, then you’re selling your inventory. 1031 exchanges specifically exclude inventory from tax deferral. So you can’t do an exchange on your inventory. If you’re a dealer and you also own property for long-term investment or business purposes, you can do a 1031 exchange on those parcels that are not for sale. But it’s perhaps a better idea to segregate those assets into a different entity to keep it uncluttered.

  • 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.

© 2023 Copyright Jeffrey R. Peterson All Rights Reserved

Defer the tax. MAXIMIZE your gain.