The term "boot" is not used in the Internal Revenue Code or the Regulations, but is commonly used in discussing the tax consequences of a Section 1031 tax-deferred exchange. For example, if a property worth $150,000 is exchanged for a property worth $145,000 plus $5000 cash, the cash is considered the boot. Receipt of boot doesn't disqualify an exchange, but it may result in a taxable gain.
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