--- title: 1031 Benefits description: 1031 exchanges carry benefits besides the deferral of capital gains taxes, including short-term investment advantages to long-term business benefits. --- [![1031-logo](https://www.1031corp.com/hubfs/1031-logo.svg "1031-logo")](https://www-1031corp-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/) ** [![Start Your Exchange](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/26654/f9e599c2-2c31-4c06-999b-e4115ff7d59b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/26654/f9e599c2-2c31-4c06-999b-e4115ff7d59b) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. Benefits # Benefits of a 1031 Exchange While 1031 exchanges provide immediate tax deferral, the real power of exchanges are in the many short and long-term investment and business objectives they can help you accomplish. Some examples of the many benefits include: - Defers capital gains, depreciation recapture and could help avoid the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax and Alternative - Minimum Tax (AMT) so all of your other income is taxed at a lower level - Time value of deferred gain allows the deferred gain to keep appreciating - Greater buying power - Increase cash flow - Less management responsibility - Diversification of investments (types of property or their locations) - Consolidation of properties - Relocation or expansion of business - Exit strategy for business owners - Acquisition of property to eventually be converted into a personal use property - Estate preservation as tax may be forgiven upon death and heirs receive stepped up basis [![icon-resource-library](https://www.1031corp.com/hubfs/Website_2021/Icons_Graphics/icon-resource-library.svg) ### 1031 Resource Library ](https://www.1031corp.com/1031-exchange-resources/) [![icon-faq](https://www.1031corp.com/hubfs/Website_2021/Icons_Graphics/icon-faq.svg) ### Frequently Asked Questions ](https://www.1031corp.com/1031-exchange-resources/faq) ![1031-corp-advantage-450x350](https://www.1031corp.com/hubfs/Website_2021/Page%20Images/why-1031-corp-450x350.jpg) ## 1031 CORP. Advantage The 1031 Exchange Team brings over three decades of combined exchange industry experience and has facilitated thousands of exchanges. Based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania and Bend, Oregon, our exchange experts are ready to answer your questions, guide the process, and facilitate your exchange. - Exceptional Security of Funds - Decades of Experience - Deep Industry Knowledge - Ongoing Support [![Meet Our Team](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/26654/2082fd19-ec0c-4fa8-89e6-1d9d6027b201.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/26654/2082fd19-ec0c-4fa8-89e6-1d9d6027b201) ## What Our Clients Are Saying ** ** "Have used 1031 CORP. several times and each transaction was very professionally and expediently handled." -- K. H., Gwynedd Valley, PA **Need help?** Contact our team to ask questions and find out how to get started. [![Talk to an Exchange Team Member](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/26654/6d4c922d-42e0-4f38-82b1-de060a48fa45.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/26654/6d4c922d-42e0-4f38-82b1-de060a48fa45) ![logo](https://www.1031corp.com/hs-fs/hub/26654/file-13590801.png "logo") **1031 CORP. Headquarters** Providence Corporate Center 100 Springhouse Drive, Suite 203 Collegeville, PA 19426 1.800.828.1031 [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1031corp) [**](https://www.facebook.com/1031CORP) [**](https://twitter.com/1031CORP) [**](https://instagram.com/1031corp.3) ©2025 1031 CORP. All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy](https://www.1031corp.com/about/privacy-policy)