What Is the Primary Purpose of a Third-Party Intermediary in a Deferred

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of a third-party intermediary in a deferred like-kind exchange?

• A) To facilitate finding replacement property.
• B) To help acquire the replacement property.
• C) To prevent the seller from receiving cash (boot) that will taint the transaction.
• D) To certify the taxpayer's Form 8824.
• E) All of these.

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