Tax and Other Potential Benefits of a 1031 Exchange

A 1031 exchange provides Connecticut investors numerous potential benefits. Here are the most common reasons investors might select a 1031 exchange when selling real estate.
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Defer Capital Gains

Investors who sell real estate are responsible for paying taxes on capital gains. Often, this can result in a hefty payout. Those looking to keep their capital invested in real estate can opt for a 1031 exchange, which allows them to defer paying capital gains.

Reset Depreciation

Per the IRS, a property has a useful life of 27.5 years. Over that time, the property depreciates. However, investors can deduct a percentage of the property’s cost basis from their annual income to reduce the amount of income subject to taxation. This allows them to recover the costs of wear and tear, deterioration, and obsolescence of the property while it is in use. A 1031 exchange resets this depreciation schedule, allowing investors to continue enjoying this tax advantage.

Trade Up & Build Wealth

Not all properties are created equal, and investors can trade up via a 1031 exchange to strive to improve their financial position. Those who started investing by purchasing smaller assets can consolidate their investments, acquiring higher-quality assets that require less maintenance. Often, this allows investors to build their wealth.

Meet Investment Objectives

Investment strategies often change over time, and a 1031 exchange enables investors to trade properties into their portfolios to meet their evolving objectives better. For example, an investor who moves to a new state may want to move investments closer, or the investor may want to trade asset types.

Increase Portfolio Diversification

Diversification is key to maintaining wealth. Investors can use a 1031 exchange to diversify their portfolio – they can include properties in different markets and asset classes. For example, an investor can trade two retail buildings into one retail property and one multifamily asset to ensure that at least one property is resistant to economic downturns.

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Perch Financial LLC and Emerson Equity LLC do not provide legal or tax advice. Securities offered through Emerson Equity LLC Member FINRA/SIPC and MSRB registered. Emerson Equity LLC is unaffiliated with any entity herein. 1031 Risk Disclosure:

 

  • There is no guarantee that any strategy will be successful or achieve investment objectives;
  • Potential for property value loss – All real estate investments have the potential to lose value during the life of the investments;
  • Change of tax status – The income stream and depreciation schedule for any investment property may affect the property owner’s income bracket and/or tax status. An unfavorable tax ruling may cancel deferral of capital gains and result in immediate tax liabilities;
  • Potential for foreclosure – All financed real estate investments have potential for foreclosure; ·Illiquidity – Because 1031 exchanges are commonly offered through private placement offerings and are illiquid securities. There is no secondary market for these investments;
  • Reduction or Elimination of Monthly Cash Flow Distributions – Like any investment in real estate, if a property unexpectedly loses tenants or sustains substantial damage, there is potential for suspension of cash flow distributions;
  • Impact of fees/expenses – Costs associated with the transaction may impact investors’ returns and may outweigh the tax benefits


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