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Exclusive Listings by Lloyd
Wertheimer
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Commercial Real Estate
Westlake Village
Telephone
805.497.4557
FAX
805.496.3589
E-Mail Address
Lloyd@Westcord.com
Address
951 Westlake Blvd
Suite 101
Westlake Village, CA 91361 |
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The Exchange Update
NOVEMBER
2008
A Newsletter For 1031 Tax-Deferred
Exchanges |
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Regional Sales Director
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Cynthia
Pettyjohn
Certified Exchange Specialist®
Vice President
(310) 755-8226
Email Cynthia
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Exchanging in a
Down Market
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A few years ago, many were seeing their real estate investments appreciate at incredible rates, and in turn, were doing 1031 tax-deferred exchanges to defer their capital gains liabilities into new investment properties. But in today's market, many investors see limited or no appreciation in their investment property. In times like this, does it make sense for an investor to sell their property and do a 1031 exchange? In many cases, the answer is "yes."
With almost all real estate sales involving improved property, there is the recapture of depreciation. Section 1250 of the Internal Revenue Code requires that depreciation be recaptured at the current rate of 25%, which is higher than the current long-term capital gains rate. For this reason, the ability to defer the recapture of depreciation may make a 1031 exchange very attractive.
There are even more reasons to consider doing a 1031 tax-deferred exchange in a down market:
- Portfolio diversification (i.e., selling one larger property to acquire numerous smaller properties at today's prices) or relocating investment properties to another area of the country with faster appreciation,
- Exchange raw land which produces no income for an improved property which can be rented to create positive cash flow,
- Exchange into a property that can be used professionally. For example, selling a single-family rental property and purchasing a new property that can accommodate your business, or
- Exchange from fully depreciated property into to a higher valued property that can be depreciated further.
The value of a 1031 exchange is considerable, even in a down market. Leveraging the cash that would otherwise be forfeited in capital gains taxes and/or depreciation recapture makes sense in any market and a 1031 exchange is the vehicle to get it done. Contact First American Exchange prior to selling to set up your next exchange. |
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Important Date to Remember!
For
relinquished
property
transfers
occurring
after
October
17,
2008,
the
exchangor
may
need
to
obtain
an
extension
of
his
or
her
tax
return
due
date
in
order
to
receive
the
benefit
of
the
entire
180-day
exchange
period.
This
will
apply
only
in
the
event
that
the
replacement
property
will
not
be
acquired
prior
to
April
15,
2009
(for
calendar-year
non-corporate
taxpayers).
Please
consult
your
tax
advisor
for
precise
guidance
on
your
particular
situation.
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