#1031-exchange
1031 Exchange
Like-kind exchange rules, reverse and forward 1031 strategies, and tax-deferred real estate transactions
Like-Kind Exchanges for Real Estate in 2026: How Section 1031 Still Defers Tax
IRS Section 1031 lets you defer gain when exchanging business or investment real property for like-kind property — 45-day and 180-day rules for 2026.
Reverse 1031 Exchange: How to Buy Your Replacement Property Before Selling the Old One
A reverse 1031 exchange lets a real estate investor close on a replacement property before selling the relinquished one by parking title with an Exchange Accommodation Titleholder under Revenue Procedure 2000-37's safe harbor. The taxpayer must identify the relinquished property within 45 days and complete the swap within 180 days, with no extensions. EAT fees typically run $5,000 to $15,000 above a forward exchange, so the deferred gain needs to be large enough to justify the cost.