When someone hears 1031 exchange, they think real estate, but 1031 is incredibly diverse and flexible with a little planning. One sector of 1031 exchange that has really taken off is GOLD. Yes, you can exchange gold for other gold. Why exchange gold? If it is done properly, you avoid all the taxable gains on [...]
Until recent rulings, it has been difficult to determine what the IRS expects when it comes to Vacation homes and how they are treated in the context of the 1031 exchange. Thanks to Revenue Procedure 2008-16 and Moore v. Commissioner, we now have clear guidelines as what would qualify and what would not. In order [...]
1031 can be a potent weapon for the smart real estate investor. There is nothing worse than having a client not consider 1031 or not have their real estate professional tell them about it and the relinquished real estate closes and the client changes their mind.