IRC §1031 in the Real World:
Practical Issues and Compliance Risks
This course provides a technical overview of IRC §1031 like-kind exchanges, focusing on the application of current law and regulations following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Presented by a former IRS subject matter expert, the course is designed for practitioners who advise on, prepare, or review transactions involving real property exchanges.
Participants will examine qualification requirements, definitions of real property, and the determination of like-kind versus non-like-kind property under Treasury Regulations. The course covers key concepts including relinquished and replacement property, boot, realized and recognized gain, and basis calculations.
Additional topics include the interaction of §1031 with cost segregation studies, depreciation treatment under §§1245 and 1250, replacement property basis allocation, depreciation of carryover and excess basis, and multi-property exchange rules. Practical compliance considerations relevant to tax return preparation and review are emphasized throughout.
In this course, you will be able to:
Who should attend:
CPAs, EAs, tax professionals and anyone that is considering a Like-kind exchange
2 IRS CE hours
2 CPA CPE Credits
2 NC CLE hours
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Basic
Advanced Preparation: None
Field of Study: Taxes
Location: Virtual
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Your Instructor
Victoria Boon, MBA, EA
Tax Consultant | IRS Expert | Educator
Victoria Boon is a seasoned tax consultant and nationally recognized expert in federal taxation, with more than 20 years of experience in audit strategy, IRS compliance, and professional education. A former IRS Senior Revenue Agent and Subject Matter Expert with the Internal Revenue Service, Victoria brings deep technical knowledge and real-world insight to her consulting and training work in the private sector.
Throughout her career, Victoria has specialized in complex areas of the tax code, including IRC §§ 1031, 162, 274, and conservation easements. She has led large corporate audits, developed continuing education programs for IRS staff and tax professionals, and contributed to key IRS publications such as Publications 544, 551, and 946. Victoria also served as a campaign expert on aircraft taxation and conservation easements, shaping national audit priorities and training curricula.
Victoria holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a BBA in Accounting and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (Cum Laude). She is also a former VITA site coordinator and a recipient of numerous performance and service awards during her tenure with the IRS.
Now in private practice, Victoria offers consulting services, CE instruction, and expert guidance on audit defense, tax law interpretation, and IRS procedure for practitioners, firms, and financial advisors across the country.
Next Webinar:
5/14/2026
1:00 PM Eastern
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