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NATIONAL 1031 EXCHANGE

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National 1031 Exchange  Services (NES) acts as a third-party Qualified Intermediary in an exchange. As a principal in the transaction, National acquires the Relinquished Property (the property you currently own) and transfers the property to the buyer. National receives the sales proceeds at the close of escrow and holds those funds for the Exchanger to acquire the new Replacement Property.

National cares about security of your funds.  Our documentation clearly defines the role and responsibility of NES as an accommodator in helping the Exchanger to complete their exchange.  Funds are invested with the trust department of a major commercial bank for safety and protection.  Special accounts requiring co-signors are available if desired.

WHAT IS

AN EXCHANGE?

A Tax-Deferred Exchange represents a method for selling qualifying property or properties and the subsequent acquisition of another qualifying property or properties within a specific time frame.

WHY CONSIDER A 1031 EXCHANGE?

There are many advantages to structuring your investment transaction as 1031 Exchange.

LETS GET STARTED

HOW TO BEGIN

Request buyer’s cooperation in the exchange

When you list your property with your agent, be sure to disclose your intent to do a 1031 Exchange in the listing agreement​.

Open escrow on the property you are selling and contact us to open your exchange:

Provide us with a copy of the purchase agreement between you and your buyer along with a copy of the preliminary title report/title commitment.

Search for your new replacement property

Identify the new property within 45 days from the closing on the sale of your Relinquished Property (day one starts on the day after escrow closes). Request seller cooperation in the exchange in your purchase agreement.

Submit 45 day Identification form

Submit your identified replacement property selection on the identification form we provide you. Identification is limited to:

• three (3) properties of any value;

•or any number of properties over three whose combined fair market value does not exceed 200% of the gross sales price of the property(ies) you sold;

•or any number of properties of any value providing that 95% of the value of the properties identified are actually acquired.

Notify your exchange coordinator as soon as you open escrow on your new replacement property

You must close escrow no later than 180 days following the close of escrow on the relinquished property. Remember: File your tax return (for the year in which you sell the relinquished property) after you close escrow on the replacement property. (You will need to file an extension if your replacement property escrow closes after April 15th.

DELAYED EXCHANGE STEPS

NECESSARY STEPS TO

COMPLETE AN EXCHANGE

1. Selling the Relinquished Property – before the close of escrow on the relinquished property, it is necessary for the taxpayer to contact the Qualified Intermediary. 

2. The Qualified Intermediary will prepare an Exchange Agreement and contact the closing agent. 

3. Upon the close of escrow on the relinquished property, the funds will go directly to the Qualified Intermediary and will be held over the course of the exchange.

Identifying the Replacement Property

Purchasing the Replacement Property

“Like-Kind” Property Defined

Properties that can be exchanged with one another

Reinvestment Requirements

Specific Time Frames

Identification Rules

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ’S

  • The general rule is that a taxpayer must hold the property for at least two years before it can be considered for Tax-Deferred treatment. This rule applies both to the Relinquished Property and Replacement Properties.
  • There is a stricter time requirement when related parties are involved (Under IRC Section 1031, you cannot buy from a related party and be eligible for tax-deferral unless the related party is doing an exchange as well).
    • When selling to a related party, the related party must hold the Relinquished Property for at least two years. Selling the property prior to the two-year mark will disallow the Exchange.
  • Section 121 (Primary Residence) and the 1031 Exchange:
    • If you convert investment property to your primary residence (live in 2 years), you must have owned it for 5 years before qualifying for the benefit of Section 121.
    • Exclusion up to $250,000 of the capital gains for a single taxpayer and $500,000 for a married couple filing jointly; and
    • The Taxpayer must own and use the home as a principle residence for two of the five years prior to the sale.  The ownership and use periods do not need to be concurrent.
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You must own each of the relinquished and replacement two years.  Then when you go to sell the primary residence that came from a 1031 Exchange, you must be on title for at least 5 years.   The longer you live there, the bigger the proration gets.  However, the recapture from depreciation recapture doesn’t go away.

To illustrate the change let’s assume married taxpayers exchanged into a residence; rented it for three years, moved into it and lived in it for two years. The taxpayers then sold it and realized a gain of $500,000

the exclusion would be prorated between the qualified and nonqualified use (the numerator is the period of nonqualified use and the denominator is the number of years the property has been owned):

  • Three-fifths (3 out of 5 years) of the gain or $300,000 would not be eligible for the exclusion; and
  • Two-fifths (2 out of 5 years) of the gain or $200,000 would be eligible for the exclusion. As a consequence, the taxpayers would pay taxes on $300,000 of the gain (plus depreciation recapture) instead of just the depreciation recapture taxes.
  • As stated by the IRS, a Qualified Intermediary must be used in every exchange, even if the Taxpayer has identified a replacement property prior to selling the old property.
  • The Qualified Intermediary acts as the non-biased third party during an exchange transaction. The Intermediary holds all funds and prepares any necessary documentation pertinent to the Exchange.  If at any time the IRS feels that the Taxpayer has been in direct contact with the proceeds from the sale of the Relinquished Property, the Exchange will be disallowed. For this reason, it is extremely important that you use a trusted Qualified Intermediary. (Note: the use of one’s own CPA, Legal Counsel, or other agent within the last 2 years will disqualify the exchange.)
  • To provide consultation, not tax advice.
  • Security of Funds – Funds usually held in Money Market Accounts (second signer if needed)
  • You cannot buy from a related party unless the related party is also doing an exchange

    When selling to related party, the related party must hold the property for two years or it will disallow your exchange.

    The definition of related parties is a combination of related parties as defined pursuant to Sections 267(b) and 707(b) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Related parties include, but are not limited to, immediate family members, such as brothers, sisters, spouses, ancestors and lineal descendants.  Related parties do not include stepparents, uncles, aunts, in-laws, cousins, nephews, nieces and ex-spouses.

    Corporations, limited liability companies or partnerships in which more than 50% of the stock, membership interests or partnership interests, or more than 50% of the capital interests or profit interests, is owned by the taxpayer is considered to be a related party. 

  • IRC Section 1031 has been in existence since 1921. Over the years, however, numerous modifications have been made to the benefit of the Taxpayer.  Initially a tax break was provided to property owners who were simultaneously trading properties.  The theory was that since the nature of the investment for both owners was not changing as a result of the transaction, no taxes should be collected.  This method worked well for property owners who wanted to trade their property simultaneously, but this situation was very rare.

  • In 1970, IRC Section 1031 was first questioned. Recognizing that a Simultaneous Exchange was rare, members of the Starker Family brought to court the idea that other methods of property exchange should also qualify for tax-deferred treatment.  Historically known as the Starker Decisions, members of the Starker Family vigorously fought to modify IRC Section 1031, making Delayed Exchanges, as well as Simultaneous Exchanges, eligible for tax-deferral.  The courts confirmed that an exchange did not need to occur simultaneously to qualify for tax-deferred treatment.  This was a monumental decision, but since the courts had made this decision at the state level and not at the federal level, a clear definition to the allowable method of a Delayed Exchange had not been defined nationwide.
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ABOUT TAX CODE

  • An Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange represents a legal strategic method for acquiring or selling “Like-Kind” or qualified properties in order to defer capital gains tax.  If the Taxpayer meets the prescribed criteria as established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), then capital gains taxes may be deferred by “Exchanging” property.

    • A Tax-Deferred Exchange represents a method for selling qualifying property or properties and the subsequent acquisition of another qualifying property or properties within a specific time frame. This is the most common type of exchange and is referred to as a Delayed Exchange.  This “Exchange” of an investment property for another is tax-deferred and can give the investor greater buying power, and enhance the investor’s portfolio.  Note: An exchange may not occur with foreign property.
  • Congress modified Section 1031 to provide consistent rules for Delayed Exchanges and in 1991 the Internal Revenue Service finalized regulations, which further clarified the rules under which Delayed Exchanges could be implemented. From these regulations stemmed the Safe Harbor Rules, which Qualified Intermediaries operate under.
  • Generally, if a property is sold after one year and a day, then the long term capital gains would apply. 15-20% to IRS 13.3% to Franchise Tax Board (CA)
  • If a property is sold within one year then the gains would be taxed at the rate of ordinary income. (Individual tax bracket applies)

WHAT OUR CLIENTS

SAY ABOUT US

Glen G

National 1031 Exchange Services handled my 1031 from my properties in three different locations to purchase one replacement property. National’s staff is very knowledgeable. they were always available and ready to answer all of the questions I had. had (and there were many). I would highly recommend them to all my friends, family and business associates.

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RUTH BENJAMIN

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877-483-0427

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