Two-year related-party rule
Also called: 2-year rule · two year holding rule
A rule that can cause deferred gain or loss from certain related-party exchanges to become recognized if either party disposes of the exchanged property within two years, unless an exception applies.
What it means in practice.
The two-year rule is part of the related-party regime and is subject to statutory exceptions. It should not be confused with a universal two-year minimum holding period for all 1031 exchanges.
Why it matters.
This distinction prevents a common misconception: there is no single two-year holding rule that automatically governs every unrelated exchange.
Additional notes.
The two-year rule is part of the related-party regime and is subject to statutory exceptions. It should not be confused with a universal two-year minimum holding period for all 1031 exchanges.
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