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.
Get Referrals from Trusted Sources Your attorney, tax advisor, and realtor should be in a good position to make a recommendation as well because they will be familiar with the specifics of your property transaction, and can ideally recommend a QI who has worked on a similar type of exchange in the past.
Here are examples of properties ineligible for a 1031 exchange: Primary residences: A 1031 exchange is specifically intended for investment or business properties. Personal properties are not eligible. Vacation homes: Vacation homes generally do not qualify if used for personal reasons.
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Section 1031(f) provides that if a Taxpayer exchanges with a related party then the party who acquired the property in the exchange must hold it for 2 years or the exchange will be disallowed.
To do a 1031 exchange into a property you already own, you need to satisfy the Napkin Test and get further assistance from qualified tax or legal counsel.