Every 1031 investor knows the 45-day and 180-day deadlines. Far fewer know about the third date hiding in the rules: your exchange period ends on the earlier of 180 days or the due date of your tax return. For fall sales, that means Tax Day can arrive before your 180 days are up. Close on or after Oct. 18, 2026, and April 15 cuts your window short. Hold property in a partnership, and March 15 moves the line to Sept. 17.
Daniel Goodwin explains why this catches Texas investors off guard and the one free form that keeps your full 180 days intact.
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