1031 Exchange Timeline

Estimate capital gains tax deferral and visualize IRS 1031 timeline milestones—runs entirely in your browser; not tax or legal advice.

When to use this tool

  • Investors evaluating a sale with a like-kind replacement plan in the same year.
  • Real estate agents preparing a decision brief for a seller.
  • CPAs and advisors double-checking IRS timeline deadlines before scheduling inspections.

How it works

  1. Enter the sale close date.
  2. Enter the estimated capital gain and applicable federal/state tax rates.
  3. Read the 45-day identification and 180-day completion deadlines.
  4. Use the deferral estimate as a conversation starter, not tax advice.

Privacy: This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your input is not sent to our servers.

Property & sale

Baseline model: federal long-term gain 15% + state 5% on the gain (not tax advice). Capital gain = max(0, sale − purchase).

Total tax deferred (baseline)

$70,000

Estimated tax on gain: $70,000 on a modeled gain of $350,000.

IRS timeline

  1. 1

    Sale closed

    Thursday, Apr 30, 2026

  2. 45

    Day 45 — identification deadline

    Sunday, Jun 14, 2026

  3. 180

    Day 180 — replacement closing deadline

    Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Is this tax or legal advice?

No. Always consult a qualified CPA or 1031 intermediary before making a decision.

Does it handle reverse 1031 exchanges?

No. The timeline math assumes a standard forward exchange. Reverse exchanges have their own IRS-defined structure.

Why does the tool not store my data?

Financial inputs are sensitive. The calculator runs entirely in your browser and persists nothing.