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1031 Exchanges

Review these articles to see how real estate moguls like Donald Trump avoid capital gains taxes by using 1031 exchanges:

How Investors Avoid Profit Tax. This article describes how real estate investors can make use of 1031 exchanges to "pyramid" their real estate holdings without paying capital gains. (02.17.2006)

'Up Trading' to Larger Fixer-Upper Invites Profit Potential. This article provides a discussion of the tax benefits of a 1031 exchange when you sell a current investment property and 'trade up' to another property of equal or greater value.

Commonly Asked Questions About 1031 Exchanges. This article provides a list of frequently asked questions about 1031 exchanges. Use these questions and answers as a starting point for understanding this tax law.

Federation of Exchange Accomodators. This website allows you to search for a qualified intermediary to conduct a 1031 exchange. It also includes additional FAQs and other resources dealing with this topic.