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8 Key Issues for Farmers Using a 1031 Exchange

8 Key Issues for Farmers Using a 1031 Exchange

The IRS allows farmers to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of their farm property if they reinvest in "like-kind" property. The goal is to encourage agricultural investment and prevent double taxation on investments that have increased in value. However, many...

1031 Exchanges: Learn the Top Common Myths

1031 Exchanges: Learn the Top Common Myths

A 1031 real estate exchange is a method of selling a property and deferring capital gains taxes by buying replacement property, as specified in Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. In other words, if you sell your property for a gain within one year before or...

Simple Ways a 1031 DSTS Can Diversify Your Portfolio

Simple Ways a 1031 DSTS Can Diversify Your Portfolio

Defined as the practice of investing in a manner that reduces risk and increases stability, diversification is an important part of any financial plan. The more assets you can spread out and invest in, the less risk there is to your overall portfolio. Being properly...

How to Choose a DST Advisor

How to Choose a DST Advisor

Choosing a reputable DST advisor is crucial when it comes to investments and navigating the exchange process.  A DST advisor will provide assistance and resources throughout the whole process for the investor's peace of mind. While the cost for such assistance is...

Have you misunderstood the 1031 Exchange?

Have you misunderstood the 1031 Exchange?

The 1031 Exchange is named after the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1031. Generally, short-term capital gains are taxed as ordinary income according to federal income tax brackets. The long-term capital gains tax rate in 2020 is 15% for the bracket between...

How could DST survive the COVID-19?

How could DST survive the COVID-19?

COVID-19 has reshaped our life drastically. Many countries are facing first, second, and even third waves of surging cases at the moment. Although strict lockdowns might have saved millions of lives, the global economy is sliding into a mire on a scale as we have...