Question

On January 1, 2019, Patrick Polk purchased real estate as an investment. On April 1, 2019, Patrick exchanged it for other real estate in a nontaxable exchange. On February 1, 2020, Patrick sold the real estate for cash and realized a gain. This gain will be treated as a. long-term capital gain. b. short-term capital gain. c. part nontaxable and part short-term capital gain. d. part nontaxable and part long-term capital gain.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. long-term capital gain.

Explanation:

A 1031 exchange allows investors to delay paying taxes when they swap like-kind properties. The basis of this property will start on January 1, 2019, the date the first property was acquired. If the investor sold the property on February 1, 2020, more than a year passed, so this should be taxed as a long term capital gain.