Qualified Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones: What They Are & How They Work

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The rising income inequality and lack of affordable housing have compelled the government to create programs incentivizing people like investors to help in distressed communities. One of these programs is the Opportunity Zones. These ...

Oct 3, 2024

Can I Buy a House in an Opportunity Zone and Call It an Investment?

Can I Buy a House in an Opportunity Zone and Call It an Investment?

Since the 2017 launch of the Opportunity Zone program, investors have placed their capital gains into any number of available Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs). Those funds, in turn, invest in projects ranging from apartment and ...

Sep 5, 2024

Can I Invest Non-Capital Gains into an Opportunity Zone?

Can I Invest Non-Capital Gains into an Opportunity Zone?

The Opportunity Zone program has been around for close to five years. Yet some questions remain about this initiative, including investment deadlines and what benefits can be realized from participation.

Jul 9, 2024

Are Opportunity Zone Funds Still Available?

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Qualified Opportunity Zones came to be as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Some key elements of the TCJA are:

Dec 28, 2023

Are Capital Gains Distributions Eligible for Opportunity Zones?

Capital gains distributions differ from capital gains, but the gain is taxable in each case. A capital gain can be short or long-term, depending on whether you owned the asset for over a year. Good examples of capital gains include selling stock, real estate, or collectibles for more than you paid.

Nov 12, 2023

What is The Deferral Period for Opportunity Zones?

The Qualified Opportunity Zone Program (QOZ) allows investors to “do good” by putting their capital gains into economically challenged areas. The program, introduced in 2017, also offers various tax benefits to QOZ investors. One of these is the step-up in basis, which ended in late 2021.

Oct 17, 2023

What are the Opportunity Zone Benefits for Developers?

Developers can reap multiple rewards from Opportunity Zones. The advantages come in three forms: significant tax savings, effective capital raising, and strategic marketing leases. The primary allure is the substantial tax savings; when a developer has capital gains, they can invest directly into a Qualified Opportunity (QO) Fund in a relevant project. By doing so, they can tap into the full range of tax benefits that Opportunity Zones offer, maximizing their investment.

Oct 12, 2023

What is the Opportunity Zone 30-Month Rule?

Selling a highly appreciated investment property can bring a significant financial windfall, but long-term capital gains taxes can erode a hefty portion of your profits.

Aug 11, 2023

Opportunity Zone Business Requirements: What You Need to Know

Opportunity zones (OZs) have brought investors (who have been lucky enough to invest in them) generous tax benefits. A lot has been discussed about investing in qualified opportunity zone funds (QOZFs) and the tax benefits investors get from such investments.

Jun 29, 2023

What Is an Example of an Opportunity Zone?

Opportunity Zones are designated areas that are considered distressed and would benefit from economic growth and development. Created as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, these zones provide tax incentives for some parties who invest their capital gains into qualifying projects and businesses in the designated areas.

Jun 25, 2023

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