OWNERSHIP & ENTITIES

Swap and drop

Also called: swap & drop · exchange then distribute

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PLAIN-ENGLISH DEFINITION

Industry slang for completing an exchange and later distributing property interests from an entity to owners.

What it means in practice.

Like “drop and swap,” this is not a statutory safe harbor and can create significant tax issues depending on timing and intent.

Why it matters.

It is a planning phrase, not an IRS-approved recipe.

Additional notes.

Like “drop and swap,” this is not a statutory safe harbor and can create significant tax issues depending on timing and intent.

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