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Did you know it's possible to defer the payment of capital gains taxes associated with a business or investment real estate sales transaction
by using a 1031 Exchange?  

So, what exactly is a 1031 Exchange?

A 1031 Exchange is a tax deferred sale/exchange of one investment or business property for another "like-kind" investment or business property.  If a business or investment property owner sells their property and has a gain on the sale, they generally would have to pay taxes on the gain. 1031 Exchanges allow for a deferral of that taxation, meaning they won't have to pay taxes on the gain until a later date.  

What type of properties qualify as a 1031 Exchange?

A Trade or Business property, specifically property that is used regularly in a person's income producing business.  It could be rental property, warehouses, farms, retail stores, etc., possibly even your home office.   Read more ...

About us

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​My name is Thomas Danford, CPA and President of Like Kind Exchange Corporation. I started Like Kind Exchange Corporation in 2004 for the sole purpose of assisting real estate sellers in correctly completing transactions that qualify for IRC Section 1031 tax treatment.  I am also a practicing Certified Public Account  focused on tax engagements for over 40 years, with a specialization in real estate transactions.

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Like Kind Exchange Corporation has successfully facilitated hundreds of 1031 Exchanges in the United States and a few International over the past 21 years.  Our clients have saved thousands of dollars, sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars by taking advantage of these tax savings techniques. 

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While the 1031 Exchange process can be somewhat complicated, we are here to help!  We can save you considerable time and effort facilitating a 1031 Exchange by providing all the documentation and services required, such as:

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  • Serve as your experienced Qualified Intermediary (QI)

  • Preparing Exchange Agreements

  • Preparing Assignments

  • Preparing Carry Back Notes

  • Preparing Instructions to the Title Company

  • Managing transaction proceeds in a Qualified Account 

  • Involvement in Construction Projects

  • Execution of closing documents as required by the Title Company

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Like Kind Exchange Corporation
Thomas Danford, CPA
260-905-1007
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