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What is a 1031 exchange?
What is a 1031 exchange?
- Transferring property used in business or held for investment and later receiving cash
- Transferring property used in business or held for investment and later receiving like-kind replacement property (correct)
- Transferring property used for personal use and receiving like-kind replacement property
- Transferring property used for personal use and receiving cash
What is the difference between a simultaneous exchange and a 1031 exchange?
What is the difference between a simultaneous exchange and a 1031 exchange?
- A simultaneous exchange occurs at the same time, while a 1031 exchange does not (correct)
- A 1031 exchange occurs at the same time, while a simultaneous exchange does not
- There is no difference between the two
- A simultaneous exchange involves transferring property used for personal use, while a 1031 exchange involves transferring property used in business or held for investment
What happens if an exchanger receives money or property that is not like-kind in a 1031 exchange?
What happens if an exchanger receives money or property that is not like-kind in a 1031 exchange?
- The exchanger is not affected in any way
- Immediate gain or loss on the transaction (correct)
- The exchange facilitator performs several key functions to make the overall exchange eligible for the same tax benefits
- The exchanger is disqualified from 1031 treatment
What is the key function of an exchange facilitator in a 1031 exchange?
What is the key function of an exchange facilitator in a 1031 exchange?
What is the main advantage of a 1031 exchange over a simultaneous exchange?
What is the main advantage of a 1031 exchange over a simultaneous exchange?
What happens if an exchanger receives money or property that is not like-kind in a 1031 exchange?
What happens if an exchanger receives money or property that is not like-kind in a 1031 exchange?
What is the main advantage of a 1031 exchange over a simultaneous exchange?
What is the main advantage of a 1031 exchange over a simultaneous exchange?
What happens if an exchanger receives money or other property that is not like-kind in a 1031 exchange?
What happens if an exchanger receives money or other property that is not like-kind in a 1031 exchange?
What is the role of a qualified intermediary in a 1031 exchange?
What is the role of a qualified intermediary in a 1031 exchange?