1031 Exchange Date Calculator

Track 45-day identification and 180-day exchange deadlines from your relinquished property closing date.

Exchange timeline

45-day identification deadline
Tue, April 29, 2025 (45 calendar days after closing) 400 days past deadline
180-day exchange deadline
Thu, September 11, 2025 (180 calendar days after closing)
Tax return due date
Wed, April 15, 2026
Effective completion deadline
Thu, September 11, 2025 180-day rule controls 265 days past deadline

Day 0 (closing): Sat, March 15, 2025

Day 1: Sun, March 16, 2025 — first calendar day of the exchange periods

Deadlines are calendar days and generally do not move for weekends or holidays. Identification must be delivered in writing to your qualified intermediary by midnight on the 45th day. Confirm all dates with your QI and tax advisor; disaster relief may extend deadlines in rare cases.

1031 Exchange Date Calculator helps you track 45-day identification and 180-day exchange deadlines from your relinquished property closing date. It is commonly used by finance teams, founders, individual planners for 1031 exchange calculator, 1031 exchange dates, 45 day identification deadline.

What this tool does

Enter the closing date of your relinquished property (Day 0). The calculator shows:

  • **45-day identification deadline** — last day to identify replacement property in writing to your qualified intermediary
  • **180-day exchange deadline** — last day to acquire replacement property
  • **Effective completion deadline** — the earlier of 180 days or your federal tax return due date (with extensions), when you enable that comparison

Example scenario (pre-filled)

A rental sold with a March 15, 2025 closing and a April 15, 2026 tax return due date illustrates a typical timeline where the 180-day rule controls the exchange period.

Not tax or legal advice

IRC §1031 rules, identification rules (three-property, 200%, 95%), and disaster extensions are complex. Confirm every date with your QI and CPA before relying on this schedule.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides information only and is not financial, tax, or legal advice.

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