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Is a co-op automatically eligible for a 1031 exchange?

No. The IRS treats qualifying cooperative-housing-corporation stock as real property for §1031, but the holding purpose and all exchange requirements still matter. A tax adviser must evaluate the facts.

From the seller playbook: Selling Co-op Shares vs. Condo Units - Verified Tax and Process Differences

This is general information, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Every situation is different. Talk to a licensed attorney, accountant or tax professional before you act.

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