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.
Louisiana allows taxpayers to deduct federal income taxes from their state taxable income. The Combined Rate accounts for State and Local tax rates on capital gains income, the 3.8 percent Surtax on capital gains and the marginal effect of Pease Limitations.
Louisiana’s deduction for federal taxes is equal to your total federal income tax liability on your return after subtracting any non-refundable tax credits (equal to line 55 on Form 1040). These states allow some or all of federal income tax paid to be deducted from state taxable income. Standard deduction and personal exemptions are combined: $4,500 for single filers and married taxpayers filing separately; $9,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly and heads of household.
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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