If you are currently considering selling and acquiring property of similar value, perhaps a 1031 exchange is right for you. A 1031 exchange differs a typical real estate sale because the property is considered to be exchanged instead of sold. Partial exchanges also qualify and receive partial tax-deferred treatment. One of the main advantages of a 1031 exchange is that the taxes are deferred, unlike those of a sale. As no economic gain has been realized, the government allows you to bypass the payment of taxes.Continue Reading 1031 Exchange: Is It Right For You?