In this video, Becky walks you through the essential rules for tax-free exchanges.

She explains why you need to declare your intent upfront, why you can’t take possession of the cash (it must be held by a title company), how debt relief can be taxed, and what property types qualify.

Becky also breaks down the strict timelines you need to follow and makes it clear that while you can defer taxes through a reduced cost basis, you’re postponing the tax bill—not eliminating it.