Real Estate Math

A Kentucky property owner exchanges their property worth $380,000 with an adjusted basis of $120,000 for a like-kind property worth $380,000 in a Section 1031 exchange. The recognized gain is:

A$260,000
B$0✓ Correct
C$380,000
D$120,000

Explanation

In a properly structured Section 1031 like-kind exchange with no boot (additional property or cash), the recognized (taxable) gain is $0. The gain is deferred, not eliminated.

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