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According to the tax code, when executing a 1031 exchange, an owner is required to purchase what type of property?
According to the tax code, when executing a 1031 exchange, an owner is required to purchase what type of property?
- Land
- Primary residence
- Like-kind properties (correct)
- Secondary residence
What is the geographical requirement for a newly purchased property to qualify for a 1031 exchange?
What is the geographical requirement for a newly purchased property to qualify for a 1031 exchange?
- In the city of the original property
- In the county of the original property
- In the state of the original property
- Anywhere in the United States (correct)
Which section of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) allows for an exclusion on capital gains tax at the sale of a primary residence?
Which section of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) allows for an exclusion on capital gains tax at the sale of a primary residence?
- 161
- 1031
- 121 (correct)
- 150
The annual net income of a property is $154,000, with a taxable income of $105,000. What is the allowable annual depreciation for the property?
The annual net income of a property is $154,000, with a taxable income of $105,000. What is the allowable annual depreciation for the property?
Which type of properties can benefit from a 1031 exchange?
Which type of properties can benefit from a 1031 exchange?
What major accounting method recognizes revenues and expenses at the time physical cash is actually received or paid out?
What major accounting method recognizes revenues and expenses at the time physical cash is actually received or paid out?
Which formula accurately determines realized gains?
Which formula accurately determines realized gains?
Using the straight-line depreciation method, over how many years do income-producing residential properties depreciate?
Using the straight-line depreciation method, over how many years do income-producing residential properties depreciate?
When selling a property, what type of gain is subject to tax?
When selling a property, what type of gain is subject to tax?
According to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, to realize the $250,000 - $500,000 tax exemption at the sale of their property, for how many years must a homeowner have lived in the residence within the past 5 years?
According to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, to realize the $250,000 - $500,000 tax exemption at the sale of their property, for how many years must a homeowner have lived in the residence within the past 5 years?
Under which Act was the Low-Income Housing Credit (LIHC) established?
Under which Act was the Low-Income Housing Credit (LIHC) established?
To calculate the amount of taxes due on a property, what number is the tax rate multiplied by?
To calculate the amount of taxes due on a property, what number is the tax rate multiplied by?
If the sale price of a property is $1,500,000 and the adjusted basis is $600,000, what is the taxable gain?
If the sale price of a property is $1,500,000 and the adjusted basis is $600,000, what is the taxable gain?
Short-term capital gains apply to assets owned for what maximum period of time?
Short-term capital gains apply to assets owned for what maximum period of time?
If the annual net income for a property is $218,000 and the taxable income is $156,000, what is the allowable annual depreciation of the property?
If the annual net income for a property is $218,000 and the taxable income is $156,000, what is the allowable annual depreciation of the property?
Mark owns a single-family residence. Using the straight-line depreciation method, what is the theoretical economic life of Mark's property?
Mark owns a single-family residence. Using the straight-line depreciation method, what is the theoretical economic life of Mark's property?
Which of the following is NOT considered a depreciable asset?
Which of the following is NOT considered a depreciable asset?
Which method of depreciation breaks down a property into various components and determines the depreciation on each component separately?
Which method of depreciation breaks down a property into various components and determines the depreciation on each component separately?
Which method of calculating depreciation assumes that an asset will lose an equal amount of value each year?
Which method of calculating depreciation assumes that an asset will lose an equal amount of value each year?
What term describes a monetary gain resulting from the increase in the market value of an investment, excluding capital additions?
What term describes a monetary gain resulting from the increase in the market value of an investment, excluding capital additions?
Given the following criteria, what is the Adjusted Basis on a property? Original Purchase Price: $500,000, Capital Improvements: $89,000, Depreciation: $184,000
Given the following criteria, what is the Adjusted Basis on a property? Original Purchase Price: $500,000, Capital Improvements: $89,000, Depreciation: $184,000
Which of the following is NOT included in operations income?
Which of the following is NOT included in operations income?
Under the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, up to how much can a single filer qualify for in tax exemptions?
Under the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, up to how much can a single filer qualify for in tax exemptions?
What term refers to the periodic expensing of an asset over the property's theoretical economic life?
What term refers to the periodic expensing of an asset over the property's theoretical economic life?
At what tax rate is short-term capital gains taxed?
At what tax rate is short-term capital gains taxed?
How is the depreciable basis for a single-family residence calculated?
How is the depreciable basis for a single-family residence calculated?
Which of the following assets is NOT depreciable?
Which of the following assets is NOT depreciable?
Which of the following formulas correctly determines the Adjusted Basis on a property?
Which of the following formulas correctly determines the Adjusted Basis on a property?
Which Act raised the bottom tax rate from 11% to 15%?
Which Act raised the bottom tax rate from 11% to 15%?
When depreciation is subtracted from net income to determine a property's taxable income, depreciation is considered a what?
When depreciation is subtracted from net income to determine a property's taxable income, depreciation is considered a what?
A commercial building is sold for $1,200,000. The original purchase price was $800,000, and during its ownership, $150,000 in capital improvements were made. If accumulated depreciation totaled $100,000, what is the realized gain on the sale?
A commercial building is sold for $1,200,000. The original purchase price was $800,000, and during its ownership, $150,000 in capital improvements were made. If accumulated depreciation totaled $100,000, what is the realized gain on the sale?
An investor wants to defer capital gains taxes by utilizing a 1031 exchange. What criteria must the replacement property meet?
An investor wants to defer capital gains taxes by utilizing a 1031 exchange. What criteria must the replacement property meet?
A property has a net operating income (NOI) of $80,000. If the property is financed with a mortgage that has annual payments of $30,000, what is the before-tax cash flow?
A property has a net operating income (NOI) of $80,000. If the property is financed with a mortgage that has annual payments of $30,000, what is the before-tax cash flow?
What is the primary goal of cost segregation in real estate investment?
What is the primary goal of cost segregation in real estate investment?
A real estate investor is considering purchasing a property in a designated Opportunity Zone. What is a potential tax benefit of investing in an Opportunity Zone?
A real estate investor is considering purchasing a property in a designated Opportunity Zone. What is a potential tax benefit of investing in an Opportunity Zone?
A property owner converts a portion of their primary residence into a rental unit. Which expenses can they deduct on their tax return?
A property owner converts a portion of their primary residence into a rental unit. Which expenses can they deduct on their tax return?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a capital expense?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a capital expense?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'tax basis' in real estate?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'tax basis' in real estate?
An investor sells a commercial property for $900,000. The selling expenses are $50,000, and the adjusted basis is $600,000. What is the amount of the recognized gain?
An investor sells a commercial property for $900,000. The selling expenses are $50,000, and the adjusted basis is $600,000. What is the amount of the recognized gain?
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Like-Kind Properties
Like-Kind Properties
Tax code requirement to purchase similar properties in a 1031 exchange.
1031 Exchange Location
1031 Exchange Location
To qualify for a 1031 exchange, the new property must be located anywhere within the country.
Section 121
Section 121
IRC Section allowing capital gains exclusion on a primary residence sale.
Allowable Annual Depreciation
Allowable Annual Depreciation
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Investment Properties
Investment Properties
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Basis
Basis
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Realized Gains Formula
Realized Gains Formula
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27.5 Years
27.5 Years
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Subject to Tax
Subject to Tax
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Two Years
Two Years
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Tax Reform Act of 1986
Tax Reform Act of 1986
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Taxable Income
Taxable Income
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Taxable Gain
Taxable Gain
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Less than 1 year
Less than 1 year
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Allowable Annual Depreciation
Allowable Annual Depreciation
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27.5 years
27.5 years
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Personal use assets
Personal use assets
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Component Depreciation
Component Depreciation
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Straight-Line Depreciation
Straight-Line Depreciation
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Appreciation
Appreciation
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Adjusted Basis
Adjusted Basis
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Capital gains
Capital gains
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$250,000 (Dollars)
$250,000 (Dollars)
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Depreciation
Depreciation
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Ordinary income tax rates
Ordinary income tax rates
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Value of house - land value
Value of house - land value
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Land
Land
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Adjusted Basis Formula
Adjusted Basis Formula
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Tax Reform Act of 1986
Tax Reform Act of 1986
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Tax deduction
Tax deduction
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Study Notes
- When executing a 1031 exchange, the tax code requires an owner to purchase like-kind properties.
- To qualify for a 1031 exchange, a newly purchased property needs to be located anywhere in the United States.
- Section 121 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) allows for an exclusion on capital gains tax at the sale of a primary residence.
- The allowable annual depreciation for a property with a net income of $154,000 and a taxable income of $105,000 is $49,000 ($154,000 - $105,000 = $49,000).
- A 1031 exchange applies to investment properties.
- Basis is a major accounting method that recognizes revenues and expenses when physical cash is received or paid out.
- The formula for determining realized gains is: Net Sales Price - Adjusted Basis.
- Using the straight-line depreciation method, income-producing residential properties depreciate over 27.5 years.
- Residential properties depreciate over 27.5 years, while commercial properties depreciate over 39 years.
- The amount of gain subject to tax when a property is sold is the recognized gains.
- The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 allowed homeowners to realize a $250,000 - $500,000 tax exemption if they lived in the residence for 2 years within the past 5 years.
- The Low Income Housing Credit (LIHC) was established under the Tax Reform Act of 1986.
- When calculating the amount of taxes to be paid on a property, the tax rate is multiplied by the taxable income.
- If a property sells for $1,500,000 with an adjusted basis of $600,000, the taxable gain is $900,000 ($1,500,000 - $600,000 = $900,000).
- Short-term capital gains apply to assets owned for less than 1 year.
- If a property's annual net income is $218,000 and the taxable income is $156,000, the allowable annual depreciation is $62,000 ($218,000 - $156,000 = $62,000).
- Using the straight-line depreciation method, the theoretical economic life of Mark's single-family residence is 27.5 years.
- Personal use assets are NOT considered depreciable assets.
- Component depreciation breaks down a property into various components and determines depreciation on each component separately.
- Straight-line depreciation is a method of calculating the depreciation of an asset that assumes the asset will lose an equal amount of value each year.
- Appreciation is a monetary gain resulting from the increase in the market value of an investment, excluding additions of capital.
- The adjusted basis on a property with an original purchase price of $500,000, capital improvements of $89,000, and depreciation of $184,000 is $405,000 ($500,000 + $89,000 - $184,000 = $405,000).
- Operations income does NOT include capital gains.
- Under the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, a single filer can qualify for up to $250,000 in tax exemptions.
- Depreciation is the periodic expensing of an asset over the property's theoretical economic life.
- Short-term capital gains are taxed at ordinary income tax rates.
- The depreciable basis for a single-family residence is calculated as: Value of the house - Land value = Depreciable basis.
- Land is NOT depreciable.
- The correct formula for determining the Adjusted Basis on a property is: Original Purchase Price + Capital Improvements - Depreciation.
- The Tax Reform Act of 1986 raised the bottom tax rate from 11% to 15%.
- Depreciation is a tax deduction.
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