1031 Exchange, What is "Like-Kind Property"?

WHAT IS LIKE-KIND PROPERTY?

Pursuant to IRC §1031, capital gain tax deferment requires the exchange of like-kind relinquished property for other like-kind replacement property. Contrary to the commonly held misconception that exchanged properties must be of the exact same type - for example, that bare land be exchanged for bare land or an income property be exchanged for another income property - the actual definition of like-kind is far more empowering in its flexibility. Any real property held for investment or real property used in a trade or business can be exchanged for any other real property held for investment or real property used in a trade or business.

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