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What is 'boot' in a Delaware 1031 exchange?

AThe down payment required on the replacement property
BAny non-like-kind property received in an exchange (cash, other property) that is taxable in the year of the exchange✓ Correct
CThe exchange fee paid to the Qualified Intermediary
DThe equity traded between the two exchanged properties

Explanation

Boot is any non-like-kind property received in a 1031 exchange — including cash (mortgage boot) or personal property. Boot is taxable in the year of receipt; to defer all gain, the exchanger must acquire replacement property of equal or greater value with equal or greater debt.

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