The QI must maintain the funds involved in the transaction separately from the taxpayer's accounts, and the qualified intermediary must be a neutral party. The intermediary can be a person, company, or other entity, but must not be related or married to the taxpayer.
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What to Look for in a Qualified Intermediary Transparency. It is essential to know who you are dealing with when choosing a facilitator. Business history. A reputable QI should be able to provide credible references. Communication and customer service. How funds are managed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.