Potential Covid-19 Extension for 1031 Exchanges
For those real estate investors currently involved in a 1031 exchange one of the most pressing questions is “will there be an extension of the 45 day identification period and […]
California Conforms Selectively to IRC Section 1031 after the TCJA, but does not to Conform to Opportunity Zones
James T. Walther, Esq., LL.M. General Counsel Legal 1031 Exchange Services, LLC September 10, 2019, Updated January 2025 With the enactment of AB-91 “Loophole Closure and Small Business and Working […]
10 Common Misconceptions About 1031 Exchanges
By: James T. Walther, Esq., LL.M. Exchange Director, Legal 1031 Exchange Services, LLC What is a 1031 Exchange? Although tax deferred exchanges have been part of the Tax Code in […]
The PA Legislature Reintroduces Small Business Tax Reform Package
1031 NEWS UPDATE – TRY, TRY AGAIN – THE PA LEGISLATURE REINTRODUCES SMALL BUSINESS TAX REFORM PACKAGE, WHICH SEEKS TO RECOGNIZE IRC §1031 by James T. Walther, Esq. LL.M. March […]
Investing in Opportunity Zones
INVESTING IN OPPORTUNITY ZONES BACKGROUND, BASICS, AND COMPARISON TO 1031 EXCHANGES by James T. Walther, Esq. LL.M. Introduction: Opportunity Zones (OZs) have frequently been a topic of discussion in the […]
Pennsylvania still doesn’t recognize 1031 Exchanges
By: James T. Walther, Esq., LL.M.Exchange Director, Legal 1031 Exchange Services, Inc.January 27, 2019 **UPDATE: In July 2022, the Pennsylvania Legislature enacted HB 1342, a budget bill that included sweeping tax […]
1031 Exchanges and the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act
A 1031 exchange is available to foreign sellers of real property held for productive use in a trade or business, or held for investment purposes, however, the foreign status of […]
IRC 1031 Exchanges and Disaster Relief
With 2018 hurricane season upon us, it is important for exchangers to understand the effects of Federally declared disasters, like Hurricanes Florence and Michael, on the strict deadlines for completing […]
David Feeser, Esq. CLE Presentation
Continuing Legal Education Presentation on Representing an IRC 1031 Client QUALIFIED David J. Feeser, Esq. Exchange Director for Legal 1031 Exchange Services, Inc. gave a presentation at the Springfield branch […]
It is never too early to prepare for a 1031 Exchange
It is never too early to prepare for a 1031 exchange. There are many options that should be considered when planning for an exchange. Advance planning can help the process […]