Real Estate Exchange Fairness Act of 2023
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What This Bill Does
This bill changes tax law to treat Puerto Rico the same as the rest of the United States when people exchange real estate (property). The change applies to "like-kind exchanges," which are swaps of similar property that normally get special tax treatment under federal law.
Who It Affects
People and businesses that exchange real estate (land and buildings) between Puerto Rico and the rest of the United States.
Key Provisions
• Puerto Rico is now included in the definition of "United States" for purposes of determining whether real property qualifies for like-kind exchange treatment under tax law (Sec. 2)
What Changes
Property exchanges involving Puerto Rico will now be treated the same way as property exchanges entirely within the mainland United States under the tax code.
Important Definitions
Like-kind exchange: A swap of similar real property that receives special tax treatment under federal law.
Effective Date
The amendment applies to exchanges completed after this bill becomes law (Sec. 2).
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