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
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