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1031 Exchange Advisors

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Why Choose Us

Colorado-Specific 1031 Knowledge

Advisors trained on Colorado statutes, local transfer protocols, and state filings that complement federal guidance.

Denver Tax & Real-Estate Experience

Market intelligence drawn from Denver metro transactions, cap rates, and appreciation trends for precise reinvestment planning.

Qualified Intermediary Network

Curated relationships with bonded, insured qualified intermediaries positioned across Colorado for compliant escrow handling.

Attorney & CPA Coordination

Integrated review cycles with real-estate counsel and tax advisors to align purchase agreements and reporting packages.

How a 1031 Exchange Works

01

Sell the Relinquished Property

Execute sale agreements, assign them to your qualified intermediary, and ensure proceeds flow directly into escrow.

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02

Identify Replacements Within 45 Days

Document up to three properties or more under the 200 percent rule with traceable delivery to all parties.

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03

Close Within 180 Days

Complete financing, due diligence, and closing statements before the IRS deadline to secure tax deferral.

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Vacation and mixed-use properties may qualify under Rev. Proc. 2008-16 safe harbor. Review IRS Rev. Proc. 2008-16.

1031 Exchange Facts

Key numbers every Colorado investor should know before starting an exchange.

$100B+

Annual 1031 Exchange Volume

Section 1031 exchanges facilitate over one hundred billion dollars in real estate transactions annually across the United States, making it one of the most widely used tax deferral strategies for property investors.

45

Day Identification Window

Investors have exactly 45 calendar days from the closing of their relinquished property to formally identify up to three potential replacement properties under the standard identification rules.

180

Day Closing Deadline

The IRS requires all replacement property acquisitions to close within 180 calendar days of the original sale. Missing this deadline disqualifies the entire exchange from tax deferral.

0%

Tax on Deferred Gains

A properly structured 1031 exchange defers 100 percent of federal capital gains tax, depreciation recapture, and applicable state income tax on qualifying investment real estate transactions.

3

Property Identification Rule

The three property rule allows investors to identify up to three replacement properties of any value. Alternative rules include the 200 percent rule and the 95 percent exception for larger portfolios.

1921

Year Section 1031 Was Enacted

Like-kind exchange provisions have existed in the U.S. tax code for over a century. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 narrowed eligibility to real property only, eliminating personal property exchanges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 45 and 180 day deadlines?
The IRS allows 45 calendar days from the sale closing to identify potential replacement properties and 180 calendar days from the sale closing to complete the acquisition of selected replacements. Missing either deadline disqualifies the exchange.
Which properties qualify as like-kind?
Like-kind real property covers investment or business real estate held within the United States, including land, improved assets, and long-term leaseholds. Personal property and inventory do not qualify.
What is boot and how is it taxed?
Boot refers to cash or non-like-kind property received in an exchange. Boot is recognized as taxable income to the extent of gain realized, including mortgage relief not replaced.
Do I owe transfer taxes in Colorado?
Colorado does not impose a state-level transfer tax, but counties and municipalities may assess documentary or recording fees that remain payable even within a 1031 exchange.
Can I complete a reverse exchange?
Yes. A reverse exchange requires parking arrangements and a qualified exchange accommodation agreement that complies with IRS Revenue Procedure 2000-37 timelines.
How do I report using IRS Form 8824?
Form 8824 reports relinquished and replacement property details, timelines, basis calculations, and any recognized gain. Most investors file it with their federal return for the tax year in which the exchange closes.

A 1031 exchange defers federal and Colorado state income tax on qualifying real property. It does not remove county transfer or recording fees. Review Colorado transfer fee guidance.

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