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by Janet Wickell
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“Like Kind Exchange”

Glossary

Definition: A type of exchange of that allows you to defer capital gains tax when you dispose of an investment property in order to acquire another investment property. Tax deferred exchange laws are structured by the Internal Revenue Service.

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Also Known As: 1031 exchange, Starker exchange, tax deferred exchanges

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