“Economic contribution of the like-kind exchange rules to the US economy in 2021”
Ernst & Young
Prepared on behalf of the 1031 Like-Kind Exchange Coalition
Published: May, 2021
Research conducted by Ernst & Young (EY) provides insight into the economic activity supported by the I.R.C. Section 1031 like-kind exchange rules within the US economy in 2021. The research demonstrates the value of like-kind exchanges to the greater US economy, including employment and wage contribution, adding to GDP, and generating consumer spending.
The study measures the direct impact on taxpayers engaged in like-kind exchanges and the ancillary stream of indirect economic activity spawned by exchanges that involves suppliers to exchanging taxpayers and related consumer spending from income generated by employees and other businesses within the supply chain.
DOCUMENTS
Document: “Economic Contribution of the Like-Kind Exchange Rules to the US Economy in 2021”
Ling, D. C. & Petrova, M, 2020 Microeconomic study, “The Tax and Economic Impacts of Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges in Real Estate”
Ling, D. C. & Petrova, M., 2015 Microeconomic study, “The Economic Impact Of Repealing Or Limiting Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges In Real Estate”
Ernst & Young, 2015 Macroeconomic study, “Economic Impact of Repealing Like-Kind Exchange Rules”
HIGHLIGHTS & KEY FINDINGS
Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges
Promote job growth and labor income
Overall, §1031 exchanges will support at minimum 568,000 jobs and $27.5 billion of labor income in the United States during 2021.
Contribute to the US GDP
Section 1031 exchanges will generate between $55.3 billion and $69.1 billion in value-add in 2021.
Contribute to federal, state, and local tax revenue
exchanges, along with suppliers and related consumer spending will generate approximately $7.8 billion in federal, state, and local taxes during 2021.
Reduce the cost of capital and increase investment in the US economy
The greater investment creates more jobs, labor income and value add at the taxpayer’s business. The investment follows to their suppliers and the businesses that rely on consumer spending, such as retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment.
Reduce impediments to transfers, i.e. the “lock-in” effect
Section 1031 encourages businesses of all sizes to relocate into properties that better meet their current and future needs. The movement promotes the highest and best use of property and more efficient business growth.
