Employing a bank-owned qualified intermediary for a 1031 exchange can greatly enhance your financial management. The bank holds the proceeds from the sale of your property and ensures they are correctly reinvested into a replacement property.
As the nation's largest Qualified Intermediary, IPX1031 provides industry leading exchange services including guidance, expertise and security for 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges.
In a three or four party exchange, including the Taxpayer, Buyer of the old property and Seller of the replacement property, then yes, a Qualified Intermediary is required. The g(6) constructive receipt limitations of the 1031 code prohibit the taxpayer from touching the exchange funds or the net equity from the sale.
How To Find a Qualified Intermediary for a 1031 Exchange Asking your local escrow officer for recommendations. Speaking to fellow investors in your network for references. Using national directories for QIs registered with regulatory groups, such as the Federation of Exchange Accommodators.
In a three or four party exchange, including the Taxpayer, Buyer of the old property and Seller of the replacement property, then yes, a Qualified Intermediary is required. The g(6) constructive receipt limitations of the 1031 code prohibit the taxpayer from touching the exchange funds or the net equity from the sale.
Without a qualified intermediary and an exchange agreement, the IRS may not recognize the transaction as a valid 1031 exchange.
The Qualified Intermediary (QI) Program administers agreements between foreign entities, or foreign branches of certain U.S. entities, and the IRS regarding tax withholding and reporting requirements for certain U.S. source income.
The Qualified Intermediary must be a third party, independent of the taxpayer. A disqualified person cannot act as the Qualified Intermediary if considered the agent of the taxpayer at the time of the exchange.
A qualified intermediary (QI) or accommodator is a person or business who enters into a written exchange agreement with a taxpayer to: Acquire and transfer property given up, and. Acquire replacement property and transfer it to the taxpayer.