Facing a Huge Tax Bill From Selling Investment Property? Here Are Your Options
Selling a rental or investment property can trigger federal capital gains tax, depreciation recapture and the 3.8% net investment income tax all at once. Here’s a plain-English look at your options, from a 1031 exchange to installment sales, and when each one makes sense.
Sold an Apartment Building and Now Owe Depreciation Recapture? How to Defer It
Years of depreciation on a multifamily property can turn into a surprise tax bill of up to 25% when you sell. Learn how a 1031 exchange can defer depreciation recapture along with capital gains, and what to do if your sale has already closed.
Is There a Way to Delay Taxes When Selling Commercial Real Estate?
Office, retail, industrial and net-lease owners can often defer the tax on a sale by exchanging into other investment real estate. We walk through how a 1031 exchange works for commercial property and the deadlines that matter most.
Deadline Pressure: How to Close on Your New Property After Selling the Old One
The 45-day identification and 180-day closing deadlines don’t stop for weekends, holidays or slow lenders. Practical tips for staying on schedule, from identifying backup properties to lining up financing before your sale closes.