OMB No. 1545-1190
Like-Kind Exchanges
Form 8824 (and section 1043 conflict-of-interest sales) 2006
Department of the Treasury Attachment
Internal Revenue Service Attach to your tax return. Sequence No. 109
Name(s) shown on tax return Identifying number
Part I Information on the Like-Kind Exchange
Note: If the property described on line 1 or line 2 is real or personal property located outside the United States, indicate the country.
1 Description of like-kind property given up
2 Description of like-kind property received
3 Date like-kind property given up was originally acquired (month, day, year) 3 / /
4 Date you actually transferred your property to other party (month, day, year) 4 / /
5 Date like-kind property you received was identified by written notice to another party (month,
day, year). See instructions for 45-day written notice requirement 5 / /
6 Date you actually received the like-kind property from other party (month, day, year). See instructions 6 / /
7 Was the exchange of the property given up or received made with a related party, either directly or indirectly
(such as through an intermediary)? See instructions. If “Yes,” complete Part II. If “No,” go to Part III Yes No
Part II Related Party Exchange Information
8 Name of related party Relationship to you Related party’s identifying number
Address (no., street, and apt., room, or suite no., city or town, state, and ZIP code)
9 During this tax year (and before the date that is 2 years after the last transfer of property that was part of the
exchange), did the related party directly or indirectly (such as through an intermediary) sell or dispose of any
part of the like-kind property received from you in the exchange? Yes No
10 During this tax year (and before the date that is 2 years after the last transfer of property that was part of the
exchange), did you sell or dispose of any part of the like-kind property you received? Yes No
If both lines 9 and 10 are “No” and this is the year of the exchange, go to Part III. If both lines 9 and 10 are “No” and this is not the
year of the exchange, stop here. If either line 9 or line 10 is “Yes,” complete Part III and report on this year’s tax return the deferred
gain or (loss) from line 24 unless one of the exceptions on line 11 applies.
11 If one of the exceptions below applies to the disposition, check the applicable box:
a The disposition was after the death of either of the related parties.
b The disposition was an involuntary conversion, and the threat of conversion occurred after the exchange.
c You can establish to the satisfaction of the IRS that neither the exchange nor the disposition had tax avoidance as its
principal purpose. If this box is checked, attach an explanation (see instructions).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 5. Cat. No. 12311A Form 8824 (2006)
Form 8824 (2006) Page 2
Name(s) shown on tax return. Do not enter name and social security number if shown on other side. Your social security number
Part III Realized Gain or (Loss), Recognized Gain, and Basis of Like-Kind Property Received
Caution: If you transferred and received (a) more than one group of like-kind properties or (b) cash or other (not like-kind) property,
see Reporting of multi-asset exchanges in the instructions.
Note: Complete lines 12 through 14 only if you gave up property that was not like-kind. Otherwise, go to line 15.
12 Fair market value (FMV) of other property given up 12
13 Adjusted basis of other property given up 13
14 Gain or (loss) recognized on other property given up. Subtract line 13 from line 12. Report the
gain or (loss) in the same manner as if the exchange had been a sale 14
Caution: If the property given up was used previously or partly as a home, see Property used
as home in the instructions.
15 Cash received, FMV of other property received, plus net liabilities assumed by other party, reduced
(but not below zero) by any exchange expenses you incurred (see instructions) 15
16 FMV of like-kind property you received 16
17 Add lines 15 and 16 17
18 Adjusted basis of like-kind property you gave up, net amounts paid to other party, plus any
exchange expenses not used on line 15 (see instructions) 18
19 Realized gain or (loss). Subtract line 18 from line 17 19
20 Enter the smaller of line 15 or line 19, but not less than zero 20
21 Ordinary income under recapture rules. Enter here and on Form 4797, line 16 (see instructions) 21
22 Subtract line 21 from line 20. If zero or less, enter -0-. If more than zero, enter here and on Schedule
D or Form 4797, unless the installment method applies (see instructions) 22
23 Recognized gain. Add lines 21 and 22 23
24 Deferred gain or (loss). Subtract line 23 from line 19. If a related party exchange, see instructions 24
25 Basis of like-kind property received. Subtract line 15 from the sum of lines 18 and 23 25
Part IV Deferral of Gain From Section 1043 Conflict-of-Interest Sales
Note: This part is to be used only by officers or employees of the executive branch of the Federal Government for reporting
nonrecognition of gain under section 1043 on the sale of property to comply with the conflict-of-interest requirements. This part
can be used only if the cost of the replacement property is more than the basis of the divested property.
26 Enter the number from the upper right corner of your certificate of divestiture. (Do not attach a
copy of your certificate. Keep the certificate with your records.) –
27 Description of divested property
28 Description of replacement property
29 Date divested property was sold (month, day, year) 29 / /
30 Sales price of divested property (see instructions) 30
31 Basis of divested property 31
32 Realized gain. Subtract line 31 from line 30 32
33 Cost of replacement property purchased within 60 days after date
of sale 33
34 Subtract line 33 from line 30. If zero or less, enter -0- 34
35 Ordinary income under recapture rules. Enter here and on Form 4797, line 10 (see instructions) 35
36 Subtract line 35 from line 34. If zero or less, enter -0-. If more than zero, enter here and on
Schedule D or Form 4797 (see instructions) 36
37 Deferred gain. Subtract the sum of lines 35 and 36 from line 32 37
38 Basis of replacement property. Subtract line 37 from line 33 38
Form 8824 (2006)
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Deferred exchanges. A deferred exchange 1. Subtract line 18 from line 17. Subtract
General Instructions occurs when the property received in the the amount of the exclusion from the
Section references are to the Internal exchange is received after the transfer of result. Enter that result on line 19. On the
Revenue Code unless otherwise noted. the property given up. For a deferred dotted line next to line 19, enter “Section
exchange to qualify as like-kind, you must 121 exclusion” and the amount of the
Purpose of Form comply with the 45-day written notice and exclusion.
Use Parts I, II, and III of Form 8824 to receipt requirements explained in the 2. On line 20, enter the smaller of:
report each exchange of business or instructions for lines 5 and 6. a. Line 15 minus the exclusion, or
investment property for property of a like
Multi-asset exchanges. A multi-asset b. Line 19.
kind. Certain members of the executive
exchange involves the transfer and receipt Do not enter less than zero.
branch of the Federal Government use Part
of more than one group of like-kind 3. Subtract line 15 from the sum of lines
IV to elect to defer gain on
properties. For example, an exchange of 18 and 23. Add the amount of your
conflict-of-interest sales.
land, vehicles, and cash for land and exclusion to the result. Enter that sum on
Multiple exchanges. If you made more vehicles is a multi-asset exchange. An
than one like-kind exchange, you may file line 25.
exchange of land, vehicles, and cash for
only a summary Form 8824 and attach Property used partly as home. If the
land only is not a multi-asset exchange.
your own statement showing all the property given up was used partly as a
The transfer or receipt of multiple
information requested on Form 8824 for home, you will need to use two separate
properties within one like-kind group is
each exchange. Include your name and Forms 8824 as worksheets—one for the
also a multi-asset exchange. Special rules
identifying number at the top of each page part of the property used as a home and
apply when figuring the amount of gain
of the statement. On the summary Form one for the part used for business or
recognized and your basis in properties
8824, enter only your name and identifying investment. Fill out only lines 15 through
received in a multi-asset exchange. For
number, “Summary” on line 1, the total 25 of each worksheet Form 8824. On the
details, see Regulations section 1.1031(j)-1.
recognized gain from all exchanges on line worksheet Form 8824 for the part of the
23, and the total basis of all like-kind Reporting of multi-asset exchanges. If property used as a home, follow steps (1)
property received on line 25. you transferred and received (a) more than through (3) above, except that instead of
one group of like-kind properties or following step (2), enter the amount from
When To File (b) cash or other (not like-kind) property, line 19 on line 20. On the worksheet Form
do not complete lines 12 through 18 of 8824 for the part of the property used for
If during the current tax year you Form 8824. Instead, attach your own business or investment, follow steps (1)
transferred property to another party in a statement showing how you figured the through (3) above only if you can exclude
like-kind exchange, you must file Form realized and recognized gain, and enter the at least part of any gain from the exchange
8824 with your tax return for that year. correct amount on lines 19 through 25. of that part of the property; otherwise,
Also file Form 8824 for the 2 years Report any recognized gains on Schedule complete the form according to its
following the year of a related party D; Form 4797, Sales of Business Property; instructions. Enter the combined amounts
exchange (see the instructions for line 7 on or Form 6252, Installment Sale Income, from lines 15 through 25 of both worksheet
page 4). whichever applies. Forms 8824 on the Form 8824 you file. Do
Exchanges using a qualified exchange not file either worksheet Form 8824.
Like-Kind Exchanges accommodation arrangement (QEAA). If More information. For details, see Rev.
Generally, if you exchange business or property is transferred to an exchange Proc. 2005-14 on page 528 of Internal
investment property solely for business or accommodation titleholder (EAT) and held Revenue Bulletin 2005-7 at
investment property of a like kind, section in a QEAA, the EAT may be treated as the www.irs.gov/irb/2005-07_IRB/ar10.html.
1031 provides that no gain or loss is beneficial owner of the property, the Additional information. For more
recognized. If, as part of the exchange, property transferred from the EAT to you information on like-kind exchanges, see
you also receive other (not like-kind) may be treated as property you received in section 1031 and its regulations and Pub.
property or money, gain is recognized to an exchange, and the property you 544.
the extent of the other property and money transferred to the EAT may be treated as
received, but a loss is not recognized. property you gave up in an exchange. This
Section 1031 does not apply to may be true even if the property you are to Specific Instructions
exchanges of inventory, stocks, bonds, receive is transferred to the EAT before Lines 1 and 2. For real property, enter the
notes, other securities or evidence of you transfer the property you are giving up. address and type of property. For personal
indebtedness, or certain other assets. See However, the property transferred to you property, enter a short description. For
section 1031(a)(2). In addition, section 1031 may not be treated as property received in property located outside the United States,
does not apply to certain exchanges an exchange if you previously owned it include the country.
involving tax-exempt use property subject within 180 days of its transfer to the EAT.
Line 5. Enter on line 5 the date of the
to a lease. See section 470(e)(4). For details, see Rev. Proc. 2000-37 as
written notice that identifies the like-kind
modified by Rev. Proc. 2004-51. Rev.
Like-kind property. Properties are of like property you received in a deferred
Proc. 2000-37 is on page 308 of Internal
kind if they are of the same nature or exchange. To comply with the 45-day
Revenue Bulletin 2000-40 at
character, even if they differ in grade or written notice requirement, the following
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-irbs/irb00-40.pdf. Rev.
quality. Personal properties of a like class conditions must be met.
Proc. 2004-51 is on page 294 of Internal
are like-kind properties. However, livestock Revenue Bulletin 2004-33 at 1. The like-kind property you receive in a
of different sexes are not like-kind www.irs.gov/irb/2004-33_IRB/ar13.html. deferred exchange must be designated in
properties. Also, personal property used writing as replacement property either in a
predominantly in the United States and Property used as home. If the property document you signed or in a written
personal property used predominantly given up was owned and used as your agreement signed by all parties to the
outside the United States are not like-kind home during the 5-year period ending on exchange.
properties. See Pub. 544, Sales and Other the date of the exchange, you may be able
2. The document or agreement must
Dispositions of Assets, for more details. to exclude part or all of any gain figured on
describe the replacement property in a
Form 8824. For details on the exclusion
Real properties generally are of like kind, clear and recognizable manner. Real
(including how to figure the amount of the
regardless of whether they are improved or property should be described using a legal
exclusion), see Pub. 523, Selling Your
unimproved. However, real property in the description, street address, or
Home. Fill out Form 8824 according to its
United States and real property outside the distinguishable name (for example,
instructions, with these exceptions:
United States are not like-kind properties. “Mayfair Apartment Building”).
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3. No later than 45 days after the date Report the deferred gain or (loss) from line ● A nonrecourse liability generally is
you transferred the property you gave up: 24 on this year’s tax return as if the exchange treated as assumed by the party receiving
a. You must send, fax, or hand deliver had been a sale. the property subject to the liability.
the document you signed to the person An exchange structured to avoid the However, if an owner of other assets
required to transfer the replacement related party rules is not a like-kind subject to the same liability agrees with the
property to you (including a disqualified exchange. Do not report it on Form 8824. party receiving the property to, and is
person) or to another person involved in Instead, you should report the disposition of expected to, satisfy part or all of the
the exchange (other than a disqualified the property given up as if the exchange liability, the amount treated as assumed is
person), or had been a sale. See section 1031(f)(4). reduced by the smaller of (a) the amount of
b. All parties to the exchange must sign Such an exchange includes the transfer of the liability that the owner of the other
the written agreement designating the property you gave up to a qualifed assets has agreed to and is expected to
replacement property. intermediary in exchange for property you satisfy or (b) the FMV of those other
Generally, a disqualified person is either received that was formerly owned by a assets.
your agent at the time of the transaction or related party if the related party received Line 18. Include on line 18 the sum of:
a person related to you. For more details, cash or other (not like-kind) property for the ● The adjusted basis of the like-kind
see Regulations section 1.1031(k)-1(k). property you received, and you used the property you gave up,
qualified intermediary to avoid the
Note. If you received the replacement ● Exchange expenses, if any (except for
application of the related party rules. See
property before the end of the 45-day expenses used to reduce the amount
Rev. Rul. 2002-83 for more details. You can
period, you automatically are treated as reported on line 15), and
find Rev. Rul. 2002-83 on page 927 of
having met the 45-day written notice
Internal Revenue Bulletin 2002-49 at ● Net amount paid to the other party—the
requirement. In this case, enter on line 5 excess, if any, of the total of (a) any
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-irbs/irb02-49.pdf.
the date you received the replacement liabilities you assumed, (b) cash you paid
property. Line 11c. If you believe that you can to the other party, and (c) the FMV of the
establish to the satisfaction of the IRS that other (not like-kind) property you gave up
Line 6. Enter on line 6 the date you tax avoidance was not a principal purpose
received the like-kind property from the over any liabilities assumed by the other
of both the exchange and the disposition, party.
other party. attach an explanation. Generally, tax See Regulations section 1.1031(d)-2 and
The property must be received by the avoidance will not be seen as a principal the following example for figuring amounts
earlier of the following dates. purpose in the case of: to enter on lines 15 and 18.
● The 180th day after the date you ● A disposition of property in a Example. A owns an apartment house
transferred the property given up in the nonrecognition transaction, with an FMV of $220,000, an adjusted
exchange. ● An exchange in which the related parties basis of $100,000, and subject to a
● The due date (including extensions) of derive no tax advantage from the shifting mortgage of $80,000. B owns an
your tax return for the year in which you of basis between the exchanged apartment house with an FMV of $250,000,
transferred the property given up. properties, or an adjusted basis of $175,000, and subject
Line 7. Special rules apply to like-kind ● An exchange of undivided interests in to a mortgage of $150,000.
exchanges made with related parties, different properties that results in each A transfers his apartment house to B
either directly or indirectly. A related party related party holding either the entire and receives in exchange B’s apartment
includes your spouse, child, grandchild, interest in a single property or a larger house plus $40,000 cash. A assumes the
parent, grandparent, brother, sister, or a undivided interest in any of the properties. mortgage on the apartment house received
related corporation, S corporation, Lines 12, 13, and 14. If you gave up other from B, and B assumes the mortgage on
partnership, trust, or estate. See section property in addition to the like-kind the apartment house received from A.
1031(f). property, enter the fair market value (FMV) A enters on line 15 only the $40,000
An exchange made indirectly with a and the adjusted basis of the other cash received from B. The $80,000 of
related party includes: property on lines 12 and 13, respectively. liabilities assumed by B is not included
● An exchange made with a related party The gain or (loss) from this property is because it does not exceed the $150,000
through an intermediary (such as a figured on line 14 and must be reported on of liabilities A assumed. A enters $170,000
qualified intermediary or an exchange your return. Report gain or (loss) as if the on line 18—the $100,000 adjusted basis,
accommodation titleholder, as defined in exchange were a sale. plus the $70,000 excess of the liabilities A
Pub. 544), or Line 15. Include on line 15 the sum of: assumed over the liabilities assumed by B
● An exchange made by a disregarded ($150,000 - $80,000).
● Any cash paid to you by the other party,
entity (such as a single member limited B enters $30,000 on line 15—the excess
● The FMV of other (not like-kind) property
liability company) if you or a related party of the $150,000 of liabilities assumed by A
you received, if any, and
owned that entity. over the total ($120,000) of the $80,000 of
● Net liabilities assumed by the other liabilities B assumed and the $40,000 cash
If the related party (either directly or party—the excess, if any, of liabilities
indirectly) or you dispose of the property B paid. B enters on line 18 only the
(including mortgages) assumed by the adjusted basis of $175,000 because the
received in an exchange before the date other party over the total of (a) any
that is 2 years after the last transfer of total of the $80,000 of liabilities B assumed
liabilities you assumed, (b) cash you paid and the $40,000 cash B paid does not
property from the exchange, the deferred to the other party, and (c) the FMV of the
gain or (loss) from line 24 must be reported exceed the $150,000 of liabilities assumed
other (not like-kind) property you gave up. by A.
on your return for the year of disposition Reduce the sum of the above amounts
(unless an exception on line 11 applies). (but not below zero) by any exchange Line 21. If you disposed of section 1245,
If you are filing this form for 1 of the 2 expenses you incurred. See the example 1250, 1252, 1254, or 1255 property (see
years following the year of the exchange, on this page. the instructions for Part III of Form 4797),
complete Parts I and II. If both lines 9 and you may be required to recapture as
The following rules apply in determining ordinary income part or all of the realized
10 are “No,” stop. the amount of liability treated as assumed. gain (line 19). Figure the amount to enter
If either line 9 or line 10 is “Yes,” and an ● A recourse liability (or portion thereof) is on line 21 as follows:
exception on line 11 applies, check the treated as assumed by the party receiving
applicable box on line 11, attach any the property if that party has agreed to and Section 1245 property. Enter the smaller
required explanation, and stop. If no line is expected to satisfy the liability (or of:
11 exceptions apply, complete Part III. portion thereof). It does not matter whether 1. The total adjustments for deductions
the party transferring the property has (whether for the same or other property)
been relieved of the liability. allowed or allowable to you or any other
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person for depreciation or amortization (up Line 25. The amount on line 25 is your 3. Report the amount from line 35 on
to the amount of gain shown on line 19), or basis in the like-kind property you received Form 4797, line 10, column (g). In column
2. The gain shown on line 20, if any, plus in the exchange. Your basis in other (a), write “From Form 8824, line 35.” Do
the FMV of non-section 1245 like-kind property received in the exchange, if any, is not complete columns (b) through (f).
property received. its FMV. Line 36. If you sold a capital asset, enter
Section 1250 property. Enter the smaller any capital gain from line 36 on Schedule
Section 1043 D. If you sold property used in a trade or
of:
1. The gain you would have had to Conflict-of-Interest Sales business (or any other asset for which the
report as ordinary income because of (Part IV) gain is treated as ordinary income), report
additional depreciation if you had sold the the gain on Form 4797, line 2 or line 10,
property (see the Form 4797 instructions If you sell property at a gain according to a column (g). In column (a), write “From Form
for line 26), or certificate of divestiture issued by the 8824, line 36.” Do not complete columns
Office of Government Ethics (OGE) and (b) through (f).
2. The larger of:
purchase replacement property (permitted
a. The gain shown on line 20, if any, or property), you may elect to defer part or all Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. We
b. The excess, if any, of the gain in of the realized gain. You must recognize ask for the information on this form to
item (1) above over the FMV of the section gain on the sale only to the extent that the carry out the Internal Revenue laws of the
1250 property received. amount realized on the sale is more than United States. You are required to give us
Section 1252, 1254, and 1255 property. the cost of replacement property the information. We need it to ensure that
The rules for these types of property are purchased within 60 days after the sale. you are complying with these laws and to
similar to those for section 1245 property. (You also must recognize any ordinary allow us to figure and collect the right
See Regulations section 1.1252-2(d) and income recapture.) Permitted property is amount of tax.
Temporary Regulations section any obligation of the United States or any You are not required to provide the
16A.1255-2(c) for details. If the installment diversified investment fund approved by information requested on a form that is
method applies to this exchange: the OGE. subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act
1. See section 453(f)(6) to determine the If the property you sold was unless the form displays a valid OMB
installment sale income taxable for this stock you acquired by exercising control number. Books or records relating
year and report it on Form 6252. TIP a statutory stock option, you may to a form or its instructions must be
2. Enter on Form 6252, line 25 or 36, the be treated as meeting the retained as long as their contents may
section 1252, 1254, or 1255 recapture holding periods that apply to such stock, become material in the administration of
amount you figured on Form 8824, line 21. regardless of how long you actually held the any Internal Revenue law. Generally, tax
Do not enter more than the amount shown stock. This may benefit you if you do not returns and return information are
on Form 6252, line 24 or 35. defer your entire gain, because it may allow confidential, as required by section 6103.
you to treat the gain as a capital gain The time needed to complete and file
3. Also enter this amount on Form 4797,
instead of ordinary income. For details, see this form will vary depending on individual
line 15.
section 421(d) or Pub. 525. circumstances. The estimated burden for
4. If all the ordinary income is not individual taxpayers filing this form is
recaptured this year, report in future years Complete Part IV of Form 8824 only if the
cost of the replacement property is more approved under OMB control number
on Form 6252 the ordinary income up to the 1545-0074 and is included in the estimates
taxable installment sale income, until it is all than the basis of the divested property and
you elect to defer the gain. Otherwise, shown in the instructions for their individual
reported. income tax return. The estimated burden
report the sale on Schedule D or Form
Line 22. Report a gain from the exchange 4797, whichever applies. for all other taxpayers who file this form is
of property used in a trade or business shown below.
Your basis in the replacement property is
(and other noncapital assets) on Form Recordkeeping 1 hr., 38 min.
reduced by the amount of the deferred gain.
4797, line 5 or line 16. Report a gain from
If you made more than one purchase of Learning about the
the exchange of capital assets according
replacement property, reduce your basis in law or the form 27 min.
to the Schedule D instructions for your
the replacement property in the order you Preparing the form 59 min.
return. Be sure to use the date of the
acquired it.
exchange as the date for reporting the Copying, assembling, and
gain. If the installment method applies to Line 30. Enter the amount you received sending the form to the IRS 33 min.
this exchange, see section 453(f)(6) to from the sale of the divested property, If you have comments concerning the
determine the installment sale income minus any selling expenses. accuracy of these time estimates or
taxable for this year and report it on Form Line 35. Follow these steps to determine suggestions for making this form simpler,
6252. the amount to enter. we would be happy to hear from you. See
Line 24. If line 19 is a loss, enter it on 1. Use Part III of Form 4797 as a the instructions for the tax return with
line 24. Otherwise, subtract the amount on worksheet to figure ordinary income under which this form is filed.
line 23 from the amount on line 19 and the recapture rules.
enter the result. For exchanges with related 2. Enter on Form 8824, line 35, the
parties, see the instructions for line 7 on amount from Form 4797, line 31. Do not
page 4. attach the Form 4797 used as a worksheet
to your return.