Discuss the Logic for Mandatory Deferral of Realized Gain or Loss

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Essay

Discuss the logic for mandatory deferral of realized gain or loss for a § 1031 like-kind exchange.

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entry

A journal entry made at the end of an accounting period to allocate revenue and expenses to the appropriate periods.

December Rent

A specific expense related to the leasing of property or space that is due in the month of December.

Adjusting Entries

Ledger entries prepared at an accounting cycle's end to correctly allocate income and expenses to the period they occurred.