How to Report a 1031 Exchange on IRS Form 8824
The tax-return step that trips people up: which year you file, the lines that matter, and a worked gain/basis example to hand your CPA.
Read articleCan You 1031 a Property Held in an LLC?
Single-member LLCs are easy. Multi-member partnerships are the hard case — here's the same-taxpayer rule and the way out.
Read articleDrop-and-Swap 1031: How Partners Go Separate Ways
When co-owners want different outcomes, the drop-and-swap lets each run their own exchange. The structure, the timing risk, and how to defend it.
Read articleThe Three 1031 Identification Rules (3-Property, 200%, 95%)
You only have to satisfy one of the three. How each works, how to write an identification that holds up, and the mistakes that void them.
Read articleWhat is a 1031 Exchange? Complete Overview
If you're new to 1031 exchanges, start here. The mechanics, who qualifies, what you save, and when it makes sense.
Read articleThe 45-Day Rule: What You Need to Know
The #1 deadline that kills 1031 exchanges. How it works, what identification must include, and how to never miss it.
Read article1031 Exchange Boot: Cash, Mortgage, and How to Avoid It
Boot is the silent tax killer in 1031 exchanges. Cash boot, mortgage boot, and how to structure around both.
Read articleHow Much Does a 1031 Exchange Cost in 2026?
QI fees, legal fees, and hidden costs. Real pricing ranges by exchange type and what to watch out for.
Read article7 Mistakes That Kill a 1031 Exchange
Every failed 1031 I've seen traces back to one of these seven mistakes. Avoid them and your exchange will close.
Read article1031 Exchange for Rental Property: The Complete Guide
How rental property investors use 1031 exchanges to scale, diversify, and eventually retire from active landlording.
Read article1031 Exchange vs Opportunity Zone: Which Is Better?
Both defer capital gains. Both have strict rules. Here's how they differ and which wins in which situation.
Read articleThe 1031 Exchange Checklist (Pre-Closing Through Tax Filing)
A step-by-step checklist I give every client. Every action you need to take, in order.
Read articleHow Long Do I Have to Hold a 1031 Property?
The IRS doesn't publish a bright line. Here's what “intent to hold for investment” actually means in practice.
Read articleDepreciation Recapture: The Hidden 1031 Tax Saver
Most investors focus on capital gains. Depreciation recapture at 25% is often the bigger savings from a 1031.
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