As the nation's largest Qualified Intermediary, IPX1031 provides industry leading exchange services including guidance, expertise and security for 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The property must be a business or investment property, which means that it can't be personal property. Your home won't qualify for a 1031 exchange. However, a single-family rental property that you own could be exchanged for commercial rental property.
Lack of Liquidity- Exchanging properties continually can tie up funds in real estate, making it hard for an investor to access liquid capital if required. While real estate can be a profitable investment, it's not as liquid as some other assets.
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.
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.