1031 exchange tools

Calculators and templates that keep deadlines, underwriting, and documentation organized. Every tool is educational. Confirm details with your intermediary, lender, attorney, and CPA.

45 and 180 day deadlines

Enter your relinquished closing date to calculate the IRS deadlines in UTC.

Identification deadline

January 14, 2026

45 days after closing

Replacement closing deadline

May 29, 2026

180 days after closing

Timeline tracker

Visualize major actions between the relinquished sale and replacement closing.

  1. Sale closed

    Nov 30, 2025

    Funds move directly to the intermediary.

  2. Identification plan drafted

    Dec 15, 2025

    Begin documenting potential replacement properties.

  3. 45 day deadline

    Jan 14, 2026

    Identification letter delivered to intermediary.

  4. Financing and diligence complete

    Mar 30, 2026

    Appraisals, inspections, and lender approvals on file.

  5. 180 day deadline

    May 29, 2026

    Replacement property closing complete.

Identification rule refresher

These summaries are informational only. Confirm details with your Qualified Intermediary and advisors.

Three property rule

Identify up to three properties without regard to value. You may close on any or all of them.

Two hundred percent rule

Identify any number of properties as long as the combined fair market value does not exceed 200% of the relinquished value.

Ninety five percent rule

Identify any number of properties at any value. You must acquire at least 95% of the total value identified.

Identification letter helper

Draft a simple letter for your intermediary. Confirm the final format with your intermediary and counsel.

To: [Qualified Intermediary]
From: [Investor]

Relinquished property: [Property address]

Replacement properties:
[List addresses, legal descriptions, or contract references]

This letter is delivered within the forty five day identification period. Please acknowledge receipt.
Educational content only. Not tax, legal, or investment advice. Results are estimates. Confirm every step with your Qualified Intermediary and advisors.

45 / 180 tracker

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