Taxpayer must acquire replacement property
In order to qualify for a like-kind exchange, the taxpayer must acquire replacement property that meets certain requirements. The replacement property must be used within the same type of activity as the property it replaces. Generally, the listing price is the safest way to determine the fair market value of a replacement property.
After choosing the replacement property, the taxpayer negotiates its price with the seller. Once the price is agreed upon, the taxpayer executes a purchase contract with the seller. The taxpayer then assigns the rights to the replacement property to the QI. The QI then sends the funds from the exchange account directly to the closing agent, who completes the exchange.
In a forward exchange, the taxpayer must acquire replacement property within 180 days from the date of sale of the relinquished property. This period will be shorter for taxpayers who start the forward exchange. However, this period is shorter if the taxpayer starts the exchange process before the 180-day identification period ends.
If the taxpayer fails to identify replacement property within the identification period, it will be unable to qualify for an exchange. During the identification period, a taxpayer may only buy replacement property worth up to 200 percent of the value of the relinquished property. This rule is known as the 3-property rule. It requires the taxpayer to state the number of replacement properties when making the exchange with a qualified intermediary. The purpose of this rule is to prevent pitfalls like early release of funds or excess amounts of funds.
Choosing the right replacement property is crucial in the capital gain deferral. If the taxpayer can acquire a replacement property within 45 days of closing on the relinquished property, he or she can defer tax and avoid a capital gain tax. In addition, the replacement property must be like-kind to the one that was relinquished.
Relinquished property must be used by taxpayer
The tax treatment of relinquished property and replacement property is based on the “Same Taxpayer” rule. However, the rules are not identical. To avoid double-taxation, a taxpayer must acquire a replacement property that is at least 90% the same value as the relinquished property. Often, investors overlook this requirement, assuming that the replacement property will have the same vesting period as the relinquished property.
To qualify for the exchange of a relinquished property, a taxpayer must enter into an exchange agreement with the Accommodator and a buyer. The Accommodator receives the net Realized Proceeds. However, the Taxpayer is prohibited from using the funds. In addition, the Taxpayer must assign the contract rights to the Accommodator. This allows the Accommodator to convey the Relinquished Property to the Buyer. In the past, a taxpayer could not use the funds for any other purpose, but the Regulations have eliminated this requirement.
In some cases, a taxpayer can sell several relinquished properties and purchase more than one replacement property. However, it is important to structure the exchange of multiple relinquished properties separately, as each of the properties has its own deadline for identifying Replacement Property. The deadline to acquire Replacement Property for each relinquished property begins at the time of sale.
To qualify for a 1031 exchange, the taxpayer must identify a replacement property within 45 days after closing. The taxpayer must also acquire the replacement property within 180 days. The taxpayer can identify up to three properties, but he or she must only acquire one within the 180-day period. Further, the replacement property cannot be more than 200% of the value of the relinquished property.
A reverse exchange is a type of exchange in which a taxpayer sells an existing property and buys a replacement property before selling the relinquished property. However, the taxpayer must have sufficient financial resources to purchase the replacement property. In addition to buying the replacement property, the taxpayer may also use exchange funds to buy or construct improvements to the replacement property.
Limitation on sale of Canadian Controlled Private Corporation shares
If you own shares in a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC), you have certain rights. As a shareholder, you are entitled to a capital gains exemption if the shares are sold within Canada. In addition, Canadian controlled private corporations have lower corporate taxes than other types of corporations. The net tax rate for Canadian-controlled private corporations is 11%, compared to 15% for other types of corporations. However, to qualify for this status, a corporation must meet certain requirements. For example, the corporation cannot be controlled by a non-resident or public entity. Also, the corporation can’t be controlled by a corporation whose shares are listed outside Canada.
There are some exceptions to the limitation on sale of Canadian Controlled Private Corporation shares. If a buyer has more than 10% of the shares of a Canadian private company, he or she may be able to crystallize the company’s earnings and pay tax-free intercorporate dividends to the holding company. This will increase the adjusted cost base of the seller’s shares, lowering the capital gain on sale.
Among many other things, David A. Grantham is a contributing author to UmassExtension West Vancouver Blo. He is a renowned expert on real estate in BC.
Born in North Vancouver, Louisiana, Dr. Grantham grew up in Lower Lonsdale. He then went on to complete his business degree at the University British Columbia. As of this writing, Grantham has completed over 100 projects, including the development of a high rise building in Vancouver.
He is a husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He was a dedicated outdoorsman and enjoyed sports such as hunting, fishing, scuba diving, and snow skiing. His wife, Alison Grantham, and their two daughters survived him. He is survived by his wife Alison Martin Grantham and two daughters.