CONTRIBUTOR: SKYLAR LATHROP EDITOR: DAVE PRICE Energy production is competitive. One segment could compete with others for market share. But for the near future, the United States will rely on a variety of sectors for energy dependence in an unstable global environment.   While there is much focus on alternative energy creators, petroleum remains the United States’ leading source (36%), according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is nearly three times as much of...

Written by: Skylar Lathrop Edited by: Dave Price Do you know anyone who says that dealing with Internal Revenue Service rule changes is simple? Likely not but navigating changes to Section 1031 could be easier by keeping some simpler themes in mind as you move forward through the complexities.   Here’s a key change to remember: “The Tax Cut and Jobs Act eliminated personal property exchanges from 1031. Currently, 1031 is limited to real estate only,” said Chet Mellema, Exchange Officer at IPE...