1031 Exchange Timeline FAQs

While all rules and regulations set forth in IRC §1031 are equally important due to the fact you are either in full compliance or your 1031 exchange is invalid, the 1031 exchange timeline deserves extra attention. Every 1031 exchange must abide by the same 1031 exchange time frame, and it doesn’t pause – not for weekends and not for holidays. Let’s dive more into the 1031 exchange timeline and some frequently asked questions around it.

What is the 1031 Exchange timeline?  
The 1031 exchange timeline is just that, the timeline in which a valid 1031 exchange must adhere to. From the closing date of the sale of the Relinquished Property, the clock starts. The 1031 exchange time frame goes by calendar days, not business days and it does not recognize holidays.  Â