Selling real estate for more than you paid for it is a good thing, but depending on the amount of your profit, it could trigger a tax liability known as the capital gain tax. However, there are some ...

Question: We have a rental condo in San Jose and are considering a like-kind exchange for a rental property closer to home in Monterey. We would like to get a local “starter” house or condo for our ...

RC section 1031 permits the tax-free exchange of like-kind property. If the transferor receives “boot” (such as cash) in addition to the like-kind property, the boot is currently taxable. The ...

In theory, 1031 exchanges seem simple enough: sell one investment property and, within 180 days, use the proceeds from that transaction to buy a replacement property, thereby deferring the need to pay ...