Capital gains tax is the tax that you have to pay on any profits from the sale. This tax will be increased by the property's depreciation.
Buyers aren't interested in dealing with complicated transactions, especially if they are looking to invest. We mean to avoid making the sale of a vacation rental too complicated. Don't, for example, try to get free or discounted vacation time in the future. Although it may seem small, buyers will be suspicious of sellers who include too many terms and conditions in the contract.
It can be difficult trying to sell your rental home with future bookings. Buyers like places that they can rent quickly to new tenants. Avoid trying to increase your rental income by selling future bookings. Instead, just sell the property and move on.
You can then use the funds to buy a property. You have 45 days to find a new property and the transaction will close in six months. It is best to search for your next property before you sell your rental property. This process is further explained in Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Failure to follow these rules will result in the property owner losing eligibility for the 1031 capital gain tax exemption. He or she will then have to pay the tax within the current tax cycle. Remember that 1031 is not available to primary residences. You must first move into a property you have established as your primary residence to be eligible for the 1031 tax exemption.
The funds will then be safe from the IRS and can be used to purchase a property. The transaction will be completed within six months and you have 45 days to search for a new property. The rule of thumb for completing this transaction is to search for the next property before selling your current rental property. The Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 further explains this process.
