A 1031 exchange is a wealth building strategy known as Internal Revenue Code Section 1.1031. It is used by corporations, individuals, trusts and partnerships both domestic and foreign, for the exchange of real and personal property held in the productive use of a business or for investment. With each 1031 exchange is a timeline requiring strict adherence.
“Junk” bags of U.S. circulated silver coins such as dimes, quarters and half dollars minted before 1965 are eligible as replacement property in a 1031 exchange. These coins are typically traded in $1,000 face value and contain 715 to 770 ounces of silver, representing an inexpensive way to purchase silver per ounce. Fractional bags of 125, 250 and 500 silver dollars, in addition to silver collectibles such as the certified MS63 to MS65 U.S. silver dollars and MS 60 Morgan and Peace silver dollars are acquired to hold for silver content and coin scarcity.
As a general rule, anytime you sell property, the gain you receive as a result of the sale is subject to capital gains taxes. For example, if you purchased a property five years ago for $100,000 and now wish to sell it for $150,000, you would be subject to paying capital gains taxes on the gain of $50,000. One strategy that allows you to defer capital gains is to enter into a 1031 Exchange. Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code can provide an effective mechanism for deferring the payment of payment of capital gains taxes if the 1031 exchange guidelines are followed.
Section 1031 is a useful section of the tax code that allows a taxpayer to defer taxable gains on a property by using it as an exchange rather than a simple sale. In order to successfully fulfill a 1031 transaction, you need to follow the specific 1031 exchange requirements. The 1031 exchange rules are very precise and need to be followed exactly in order to get the tax deferred exchange.
In the United States, when you sell an asset for more that what you paid for the asset, the profit is often subject to the payment of capital gains taxes. The rate at which capital gains are taxed fluctuates, but is generally high. As a result, the actual profit realized from the sale of an asset can be significantly reduced. If the transaction qualifies for an Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 Exchange, however, the payment of any required capital gains taxes can be deferred, making a 1031 Exchange an attractive option. There are a number of rules that must be followed in order for a transaction to qualify for a 1031 Exchange deferral, including the use of a 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary.