If a Taxpayer Exchanges Like-Kind Property Under § 1031 and Assumes

question 140

True/False

If a taxpayer exchanges like-kind property under § 1031 and assumes a liability associated with the property received, the taxpayer is considered to have received boot in the transaction.

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Definitions:

Call Option

A financial contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy an asset at a specified price within a specified time.

Specific Stock

A particular share or security representing ownership in a company.

Specific Price

A precise cost or valuation assigned to a particular item, service, or financial instrument.

Long-Term Debt

Financial obligations of a borrowing entity that are due for repayment in more than one year's time.