A like-kind exchange doesn’t eliminate taxes; it just pushes them into the future. Rather than have the $10,000 profit taxed as a capital gain, the like-kind exchange allows the gain to be “passed on” to the new property used for business.

What qualifies as a like kind exchange?

Generally, any real estate property held for productive use in the trade or business or for investment qualifies for a like-kind exchange. The asset being sold must be an investment property and cannot be a personal residence. The asset being purchased with the proceeds must be similar to the asset being sold.

Does Turbo Tax Support Form 8824?

Yes. The primary form you prepare for a 1031 exchange is Form 8824.

What happens to your taxes in a like kind exchange?

Both can affect your taxes. But if you immediately buy a similar property to replace the one you sold, the tax code calls that a “like-kind exchange,” and it lets you delay some or all of the tax effects. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses Form 8824 for like-kind exchanges. What happens in an exchange?

What happens on form 8824 for like kind exchange?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses Form 8824 for like-kind exchanges. What happens in an exchange? A like-kind exchange doesn’t eliminate taxes; it just pushes them into the future. Say you paid $20,000 for your warehouse and sold it for $30,000 ($30,000 – $20,000 = $10,000 capital gain).

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Where do I enter a like kind or Section 1031 exchange?

May 24, 2019 4:46 PM Where do I enter a like-kind or Section 1031 exchange (Form 8824)? With your return open in TurboTax, search for like kind (2 words, no dash) and then click the “Jump to” link at the top of your search results.