A 1031 exchange is a tax strategy that allows you to defer paying capital gains taxes when you sell an investment property, as long as you reinvest the proceeds into a new, like-kind property. This means you can sell one property and buy another similar one without immediately paying taxes on any gains from the sale.
These like-kind exchanges are covered under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (hence the name "1031 Exchanges") and apply to federal capital gains taxes. However, each state has their own tax code, and may have different rules for real estate tax withholdings, the ability to complete a tax-deferred sale, or the rules around like-kind exchanges. Below we'll dive deep into these state-level specifics.
The Combined Rate for Arkansas accounts for Federal, State, and Local tax rate on capital gains income, the 3.8 percent Surtax on capital gains and the marginal effect of Pease Limitations (which results in a tax rate increase of 1.18 percent). The Combined Rate does not account for Arkansas' allowance of a 50% State exclusion of Federally taxable capital gains.
Rates apply to individuals earning more than $79,300. Two special tax tables exist for low and middle income individuals. One for individuals below $22,200 in income, and one for those between $22,200 and $79,300. Bracket levels adjusted for inflation each year. Release dates for tax bracket inflation adjustments vary by state and may fall after the end of the applicable tax year. Standard deduction or personal exemption is structured as a tax credit. Arkansas has a "tax benefit recapture," by which many high-income taxpayers pay their top tax rate on all income, not just on amounts above the benefit threshold.
Many states recognize and follow the federal rules for a qualifying 1031 exchange. We recommending reviewing these resources for 1031 exchanges at the federal level - learn about the rules for an exchange, the key deadlines you must meet, and why you are required to work with a Qualified Intermediary like Deferred.com.
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