Case Study: Failed Exchange

Discover how Breakwater helped a client save a failed 1031 exchange.

Maximizing Gains and Minimizing Taxes at a Glance

Our client was in the process of performing a 1031 exchange but failed to close within the allotted 180 day timeline. He was resigned to the fact that he would have to pay capital gains tax on the $1.2M in proceeds, which equaled approximately $400k.

A Time-Sensitive Strategy With Built-In Liquidity

Instead of paying that tax to the IRS, the client invested approximately $500k into two different bonus depreciation funds for 2 different sponsors in the gas station convenience store asset class.

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The Outcome: A Compliant Exchange and Smart Reentry Thanks to Breakwater Exchange

The client was able to generate enough depreciation in the current year to offset the entire capital gain. Instead of having a sunk cost due to paying the tax, he now owned shares of roughly 90+ different gas stations and attached convenience stores that were being leased by investment grade tenants across the country. These assets now generate approximately $25k a year for the investor in passive income with the opportunity of potential appreciation I the future once they are sold.

FAQs About Our Cash Out and Zero Strategies

Yes. Breakwater Exchange uses IRS-compliant Zero strategies to help you complete your exchange on time, even if you’re still evaluating your next move.

Breakwater Exchange helps structure a refinance option after the Zero closes, allowing you to access your proceeds and place them into income-generating vehicles until you’re ready.

Absolutely. With Breakwater Exchange, your debt replacement is already handled, giving you the freedom to purchase your next property without new bank debt.