Opportunity Zones

Home prices in opportunity zones mirrored the rest of the nation, rebounding during the second quarter after two quarters of decline. Median single-family home and condo prices rose from the first quarter to the second quarter in 61% of opportunity zones nationwide and increased at least 5% in half...

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The Qualified Opportunity Zone program was introduced within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The program allows investors to defer paying capital gains taxes from the sale of assets (such as real estate, stocks, or bonds) by directing those gains through Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) toward...

Individuals with sizeable capital gains are looking for proactive solutions to address their taxable event. The Qualified Opportunity Zone Program (“QOZ Program”) made available under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is one option gaining a lot of interest.  The QOZ Program was...

In the U.S. in exchange for investing Opportunity Zones, investors can access capital gains tax incentives available only through these zones. There are a number of pros and cons when investing in these funds. A qualified Opportunity Fund is a U.S. partnership or corporation that intends to invest...

Despite the enthusiasm they have received from the private equity world and the billionaire hedge fund set, a majority of investors have been mostly shut out of the conversation surrounding the Opportunity Zones initiative included in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The program is designed to draw...