This is one of the most common questions asked of a qualified intermediary.The answer: Qualifying property under §1031 must be held by the taxpayer for “productive use in a trade or business, or for investment.” The determination of whether property is held for productive use in a trade or business or for investment is made as of the time of the exchange.
For quite some time, the interaction of §121 (exclusion of gain on the sale of a principle residence) and §1031 (non-recognition of gain or loss in like-kind exchanges) has confused many taxpayers. Fortunately, the Internal Revenue Service has provided clear guidance on this matter with Revenue Procedure 2005-14.
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