Publisher Description

"... 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. "