Discover the Greatest Investment Tool of All Time! The tax breaks and loopholes built into real estate make it one of the most profitable investments in the world. In fact, the real estate tax exchange loophole--known as the 1031 Exchange--is one of the greatest tax loopholes in existence. This loophole allows a real estate investor to sell a property without paying a penny in capital gains tax--as long as the investor reinvests his or her profits into another property. Not only is this a great way to invest without paying taxes, it's also a great way to grow real wealth over time. The rules can be confusing, but tax exchange works for every investor, big or small. This handy guide offers detailed, step-by-step advice on using the 1031 Exchange--and much more: * How the capital gains tax works * Other little-known real estate loopholes * Creative real estate financing techniques * Advanced elements of tax-free exchanges * Terms and concepts you need to know * Eight things that can hold up a closing * Transferring debt to other properties * How zoning laws affect your investments * How tax-free exchanges affect your tax shelter * Where to find potential exchanges * Twelve creative techniques applied to exchanges * Nine booby traps to watch out for in exchanges Don't wait--use the 1031 Exchange to start building your fortune today!

Federal Taxation of Real Estate Exchanges is a crash course in the art of the deferred real estate exchange. Learn easy steps to sell old real estate and buy new without paying federal income taxes by using IRS safe-harbor exchange rules. It's the definitive guide to taxation of real estate exchanges for real estate investors and serious professionals who are seeking a growing sophistication and appreciation of how powerful the deferred exchange is in the fast changing world of real estate investments. Federal Taxation of Real Estate Exchanges was first born as a three-day continuing education seminar which author Rich Robinson wrote and taught to thousands of real estate agents, CPAs and investors from coast-to-coast. During this time Rich teamed up with real estate broker and Qualified Intermediary, Jim Maxwell. By combining Rich's years of experience as a CPA, writing and teaching federal taxation of real estate transactions and Jim's practical "street smart" knowledge and background in real estate exchanging, they created a new educational program presented at the National Association of Realtors(R) Annual Convention. This course is based on that highly successful program.

The book describes how real estate investors can safely defer capital gains tax by using a qualified intermediary to do a like kind exchange. The "safe harbor" process and IRS rules for completion of a tex deferred exchange of real estate are complex. This book explains the process step by step so that taxpayers can successfully compete their exchange. The criteria for qualifying properties is clearly explained. Worksheets in the book allow the taxpayer to compute the dederal tax that will be due if the taxpayer does not do an exchange. The important reinvestment requirements are explained in detail to ensure that the exchange will be fully tax free. The 45-day identification requirement and the 180-day exchange period are explained. A sample indentification letter is included for taxpayer use. Special exchange subjects included in the book include how to do a reverse exchange, combining an installment sale with a like kind exchange, how to convert your real estate rental into your principal residence, and the growing use of Tenancy-In-Common (TIC) commercial properties to complete an exchange. The actual Internal Revenue Code and IRS Regulations on like kind exchanges are included in the book's appendix. Also included are the suggested real estate contact addendums to show the taxpayers intent to do a like kind exchange. A tutorial on the new IRC Section 121 rules for exclusion of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence is also included. The final chapter in the book give a full explanation of how to report the exchange to the IRS and complete the intricate IRS Form 8824.

"... analyzes the nontaxable exchange provisions of [section] 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. The portfolio's analysis of [section] 1031 includes a discussion of the types of property that do and do not qualify for nonrecognition treatment; the concepts of "like-kind," "boot" and "exchange" the deferred exchange rules; the rules relating to the allocation of boot; and the determination of the basis and holding period of properties received in such exchanges. The portfolio also discusses the problems involved in sale and leaseback transactions, multi-party exchanges, multi-asset exchanges, and reverse exchanges. "