1031 resources
Deeper guides to doing a 1031 exchange right.
General education — not tax or legal advice. This explains how §1031 exchanges work in general terms and uses simplified assumptions. Rules and tax rates change and your situation is specific. Talk to a qualified CPA or tax attorney before you rely on any of it. See our full terms & legal notice.
How Much Does a 1031 Exchange Cost?
A clear breakdown of 1031 exchange costs — the Qualified Intermediary fee, per-property charges, and why the fee is tiny next to the tax you defer.
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The 45 & 180-Day Rules Explained
How the two 1031 exchange deadlines really work: when the clocks start, why it’s 180 days total (not 45 plus 180), the identification rules, and the traps to avoid.
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The Complete Guide to 1031 Exchanges
A plain-language walkthrough of how a 1031 exchange works: what it is, the deadlines, the qualified intermediary, what qualifies, and the tax you can defer.
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