1031 Exchange on a $1,200,000 Investment Property Sale — Defer $197,820 in Capital Gains & Recapture Tax

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2026 Statutory & Actuarial Executive Summary

$1,200,000 Property Sale 1031 Exchange ➔ Total Tax Deferred: $197,820 | Extra Purchasing Power (25% LTV): +$791,280

Calculate the exact IRS Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchange tax deferral on a $1,200,000 commercial or rental property sale: Preserve $197,820 in equity and unlock $791,280 in additional leveraged purchasing power.

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Relinquished Investment Property Sale Price	$1,200,000 USD
Estimated Capital Gain + Section 1250 Depreciation	$540,000 Gain + $180,000 Depreciation
Total Federal + NIIT + State + Recapture Tax Deferred	$197,820 USD (100% Preserved)
Additional Replacement Property Buying Power (at 25% Down)	+ $791,280 USD

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Q1. How much tax do I save with a 1031 exchange on a $1,200,000 rental property?

By rolling your proceeds into a like-kind replacement property or Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), you defer approximately $197,820 in combined federal/state capital gains and 25% depreciation recapture taxes.

Q2. What are the strict IRS deadlines for a 1031 exchange?

You must identify replacement property in writing within 45 calendar days of closing and complete the acquisition within 180 calendar days using a Qualified Intermediary (QI).

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