Blog entries tagged with "capital gain tax":


capital gain tax: 1031 EXCHANGES MAY BENEFIT INVESTORS FACING FORECLOSURE - 06/26/08 06:32 PM
 
I know it sounds weird but it could help an investor in a very specific set of circumstances.
In the last post we examined the options available for taxpayers who had debt forgiven or canceled on their principal residence.  But what about those who own investment property who are facing … (6 comments)

capital gain tax: 1031 Exchanges -- An Exchange May Still Be Necessary, Even in a Declining Market - 06/11/08 04:35 PM
There May Still Be Capital Gain Even If they Are Selling for Less than What They Paid to Purchase It!!!
 
You ask, "How can that possibly be?"

Well, remember that when a taxpayer engages in a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange (selling investment property and exchanging into a new investment … (4 comments)

capital gain tax: 1031 Exchange - CALCULATING CAPITAL GAIN TAX~Putting It All together - 04/17/08 05:46 PM
 SALE v. EXCHANGE
In the example below we bring the previous two posts together to demonstrate the power of a 1031 exchange and how it permits the taxpayer to defer the payment of capital gain tax, so that he/she can use the amount they would have paid the IRS as additional equity in … (0 comments)

capital gain tax: 1031 Exchanges - Ever Wondered How to Discuss Exchanges With Clients? - 04/17/08 01:38 AM
 
WHAT IS A §1031 EXCHANGE?
Here's a concise way and simple way to describe a 1031 Exchange. . . 
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capital gain tax: 1031 Exchanges - Stages Of A Delayed Exchange - 04/17/08 12:53 AM
"FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTION"
 
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capital gain tax: 1031 Exchanges -1031 Basics - 04/11/08 12:20 AM
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capital gain tax: 1031 Exchange -Sale v. Exchange - 04/11/08 12:04 AM
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capital gain tax: 1031 Exchanges -- How Do Prorations Affect Deferral? - 04/10/08 09:40 PM
CAUTION IS NEEDED WITH SECURITY DEPOSITS, REPAIR COSTS & PREPAID RENT
Security deposits, repair costs and prepaid rent that are allocated among buyer and seller in a purchase and sale contract through a standard prorations clause, can be a source of taxable boot if not handled carefully. The prorations clause works by … (0 comments)

capital gain tax: 1031 Exchanges - Exchanger Checklist - 04/01/08 08:32 PM
As a result of my previous post, requesting feedback on the type of information that will be useful to the ActiveRain community, I am posting our Exchanger Checklist that gives both agents and investors a concise step-by-step timeline of items to be covered prior to the exchange and during the exchange period. … (5 comments)

capital gain tax: Congress Reaches Agreement on Mortgage Relief Bill - 12/19/07 10:04 AM
Congress Reaches Agreement on Mortgage Relief Bill
Here is another facet of the financial "crisis" we face - whether or not you own real estate, this will be paid for by your taxes (and mine).
The House of Representatives will approve the Senate-passed version of H.R. 3648, the "Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act … (4 comments)

 
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