Exchange mechanics
Exchange Timeline & Rules
How the 1031 exchange clock, identification rules, and exchange structures actually work for an Indianapolis sale.
The 45-Day Identification Period
How the 45-day identification window works in a 1031 exchange, including the three-property, 200 percent, and 95 percent rules for Indianapolis owners.
Read the guideThe 180-Day Exchange Deadline
How the 180-day closing deadline works alongside the 45-day identification period, and how a tax-return due date can shorten it for Indianapolis owners.
Read the guideLike-Kind Property Explained
What qualifies as like-kind real property in a 1031 exchange, what doesn't, and how broad the standard actually is for Indianapolis property owners.
Read the guideThe Qualified Intermediary Role
Why a qualified intermediary is required to hold exchange proceeds, what constructive receipt means, and how the safe harbor protects an Indianapolis exchange.
Read the guideWhat Is Boot in a 1031 Exchange
How cash boot and mortgage boot create partial taxable gain in a 1031 exchange, and how Indianapolis owners typically avoid triggering either kind.
Read the guideReverse 1031 Exchange Explained
How a reverse 1031 exchange lets an Indianapolis owner buy replacement property before selling, using an exchange accommodation titleholder to park title.
Read the guideImprovement and Build-to-Suit Exchange
How an improvement exchange lets an Indianapolis owner use exchange funds to build or renovate a replacement property inside the 180-day deadline.
Read the guideRelated-Party 1031 Exchange Rules
How Section 1031(f) restricts exchanges with related parties, the two-year hold requirement, and common traps Indianapolis owners run into.
Read the guideExchange planning
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These guides are educational. Your qualified intermediary, CPA, and other advisors should review the specifics of your sale.
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