A new tax incentive intended to stimulate investment in low-income communities known as opportunity zones has attracted significant attention from investors, developers, and business owners since its enactment under Section...more
5/24/2019
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The Opportunity Zones Program (OZ Program) aims to infuse capital into low-income communities known as qualified opportunity zones (QOZs) by offering tax-advantaged investments benefiting electing Qualified Opportunity Fund...more
10/30/2018
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act creates a new tax incentive to stimulate economic development in certain low-income communities known as “Opportunity Zones.” This program will allow businesses and commercial projects located in...more