What is the primary purpose of a third-party intermediary in a deferred like-kind exchange?
A. To facilitate finding replacement property.
B. To help acquire the replacement property.
C. To prevent the seller from receiving cash (boot) that will taint the transaction.
D. To certify the taxpayer's Form 8824.
E. All of these.
Answer: C. To prevent the seller from receiving cash (boot) that will taint the transaction.