In order to qualify for tax deferral treatment under Internal Revenue Code § 1031, the taxpayer who is the seller of the relinquished property must also purchase the replacement property. For example, if Alex Smith as an individual sells his
Can I Exchange My Vacation Home?
Rising gas prices have caused many vacation property owners to reevaluate their “get away” options. They still want a cottage on a lake, but the lake needs to be closer to home. With proper planning, a tax-deferred exchange may help