{"id":9033,"date":"2023-08-29T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalland.com\/blog\/?p=9033"},"modified":"2023-08-29T12:17:03","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T16:17:03","slug":"what-is-a-qualified-intermediary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalland.com\/blog\/what-is-a-qualified-intermediary\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Qualified Intermediary in a 1031 Exchange?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Since 1991, IRC \u00a7 1031 has required the use of an impartial third party to hold the proceeds from the Relinquished Property sale until the close of the Replacement Property. This third party is known as a qualified intermediary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Does a Qualified Intermediary Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does the qualified intermediary hold the funds during the exchange period, but they also help structure the exchange, prepare the exchange documentation, and continuously monitor and guide the taxpayer to ensure compliance with Section 1031 at both the state and federal levels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Requirements for Qualified Intermediaries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are no federal regulations governing qualified intermediaries, with the help of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA), many states started state-level requirements to uphold high professional standards for qualified intermediaries conducting exchanges in their states. The requirements can vary from state to state, but typically include some or all of the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Minimum bond and insurance requirements<\/li><li>Registration and licensing requirements<\/li><li>Investment limitations on exchange funds<\/li><li>Qualified escrow and\/or trust accounts for exchanger funds<\/li><li>Fund withdrawal authorization requirements<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation of all successful 1031 exchanges is laid by the qualified intermediary. Do your due diligence in researching qualified intermediaries to ensure you are not only getting the best service possible but to ensure your deferred capital gains tax will hold up above IRS review. If you\u2019ve got more questions about 1031 exchanges, contact your local <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalland.com\/real-estate-agents\">Land Professional!<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 1991, IRC \u00a7 1031 has required the use of an impartial third party to hold the proceeds from the Relinquished Property sale until the close of the Replacement Property. This third party is known as a qualified intermediary. What Does a Qualified Intermediary Do? 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