Permissible and Non-Permissible 1031 Exchange Selling Expenses

Expenses associated with the sale or disposition of the relinquished property can be paid for by 1031 Exchange profits; however, if said 1031 Exchange profits are used to pay for items that are not qualified under IRS guidelines, including operating costs, lender-related charges and so on, some income tax liability will be incurred by the Investor. Estimated closing costs and settlement expenses should always be reviewed with the Investor’s accountant before being approved to be sure that all IRS guidelines for tax deferment are being adhered to properly.

Following is a list of invalid 1031 Exchange expenses, costs, and charges that are not allowed by the IRS:

• Non-Permissible Operating Expenses, Financing and Closing Costs:
• Financing or lender costs such as loan fees, loan points, appraisal fees, mortgage insurance premiums, lender's title insurance policy premiums, and other loan processing fees and costs
• Prorated Property taxes
• Prorated rents
• Insurance premium payments
• Security deposits
• Payoff of credit card balances
• Repairs and/or maintenance costs

Following is a list of valid 1031 Exchange expenses, costs, and charges that are allowed by the IRS:

• Owner's title insurance premiums
• Escrow agent, settlement agent or closing attorney fees
• Real estate broker's commissions
• Finder fees or referral fees
• 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary fees
• Documentary transfer taxes
• Recording or filing fees
• Attorney fees and costs related to the disposition or acquisition
• Tax advisor fees related to the disposition or acquisition

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