Compare with 1031 Exchange

Compare a § 1031 Exchange
with a Collateralized Installment Sale

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45-day time limit yesno
180-day time limit yesno
Like-kind limit yesno
Must replace the relinquished asset yesno
Remaining cash (“boot”) taxed now yesno
Pressed to buy something yesno
Compete with others seeking replacements yesno
Bargaining power diminished yesno
Raises price for replacement asset Yesno
Deferral of tax on gain on sale yesyes
Clear title for the buyer yesyes
Invest proceeds how you choose no yes
New basis for depreciation no yes
Intermediary-held proceeds are secured no yes
Credit post-sale loss against deferred gainno yes
Freed from management duties, without a TICno yes
Rescue a failing exchange no yes
Works with debt refinancing no yes