IRC Sections 121 and 1031—Gain Exclusion and Deferral Riding Tandem
Intro. The residential real property market has been active recently for rental houses and principal residences It is perhaps for this reason that I have received several inquiries about the use of IRC Section 121 to exclude gain, the use of IRC Section 1031 to defer gain, and the potential Continue Reading …
Proposition 19 Client Alert
California voters recently approved Proposition 19, which may significantly increase property taxes when real property is transferred between a parent and child. This Client Alert explains the changes to current law and what to consider in deciding whether to take action before the new law takes effect on February 16, Continue Reading …
California 1031 Exchange Scoreboard: TAXPAYERS 3 – FTB 1
In recent years, the California Franchise Tax Board (the “FTB”) has become known for auditing like-kind exchanges under IRC Section 1031. A scenario frequently challenged by the FTB is known as a “drop & swap.” In that situation, an entity taxed as a partnership (such as an LLC or limited Continue Reading …