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Foundation Like-Kind Exchange

IRC §4940(c)(4)(D)

No gain or loss is recognized on the exchange of property used for exempt functions for at least 1 year if exchanged for property of like kind to be used for similar exempt functions.

Eligibility

Private foundations exchanging exempt-function property for like-kind property to be used for exempt purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Foundation Like-Kind Exchange?

Private foundations exchanging exempt-function property for like-kind property to be used for exempt purposes.

How does the Foundation Like-Kind Exchange work?

No gain or loss is recognized on the exchange of property used for exempt functions for at least 1 year if exchanged for property of like kind to be used for similar exempt functions.

What law authorizes the Foundation Like-Kind Exchange?

The Foundation Like-Kind Exchange is authorized under IRC §4940(c)(4)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code (Title 26, United States Code).

Statutory Text — IRC §4940

Source: Internal Revenue Code, Title 26, United States Code

§ 4940. Excise tax based on investment income(a) Tax-exempt foundationsThere is hereby imposed on each private foundation which is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) for the taxable year, with respect to the carrying on of its activities, a tax equal to 1.39 percent of the net investment income of such foundation for the taxable year. (b) Taxable foundationsThere is hereby imposed on each private foundation which is not exempt from taxation under section 501(a) for the taxable year, with respect to the carrying on of its activities, a tax equal to—(1) the amount (if any) by which the sum of (A) the tax imposed under subsection (a) (computed as if such subsection applied to such private foundation for the taxable year), plus (B) the amount of the tax which would have been imposed under section 511 for the taxable year if such private foundation had been exempt from taxation under section 501(a), exceeds (2) the tax imposed under subtitle A on such private foundation for the taxable year. (c) Net investment income defined(1) In generalFor purposes of subsection (a), the net investment income is the amount by which (A) the sum of the gross investment income and the capital gain net income exceeds (B) the deductions allowed by paragraph (3). Except to the extent inconsistent with the provisions of this section, net investment income shall be determined under the principles of subtitle A. (2) Gross investment incomeFor purposes of paragraph (1), the term “gross investment income” means the gross amount of income from interest, dividends, rents, payments with respect to securities loans (as defined in section 512(a)(5)), and royalties, but not including any such income to the extent included in computing the tax imposed by section 511. Such term shall also include income from sources similar to those in the preceding sentence. (3) Deductions(A) In generalFor purposes of paragraph (1), there shall be allowed as a deduction all the ordinary and necessary expenses paid or incurred for the production or collection of gross investment income or for the management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for the production of such income, determined with the modifications set forth in subparagraph (B). (B) ModificationsFor purposes of subparagraph (A)—(i) The deduction provided by section 167 shall be allowed, but only on the basis of the straight line method of depreciation. (ii) The deduction for depletion provided by section 611 shall be allowed, but such deduction shall be determined without regard to section 613 (relating to percentage depletion). (4) Capital gains and lossesFor purposes of paragraph (1) in determining capital gain net income—(A) There shall not be taken into account any gain or loss from the sale or other disposition of property to the extent that such gain or loss is taken into account for purposes of computing the tax imposed by section 511.

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