On October 19th, 2018, the Department of Treasury released the first set of proposed regulations and a related revenue ruling for the opportunity zone incentives created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which was enacted...more
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted December 22, 2017, offers a new tax incentive for the benefit of low-income communities with the creation of qualified opportunity zones. It is anticipated that the qualified...more
2/16/2018
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Low-Income Issues ,
New Legislation ,
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Opportunity Zones ,
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Tax Reform ,
Trump Administration
For many years, the Internal Revenue Code has provided various incentives aimed at encouraging economic development and investments in low-income and/or distressed communities by providing certain tax benefits to businesses...more
This omnibus tax legislation, House Bill No. 799, was signed into law by Governor Phil Bryant on April 11, 2014, after passing the House of Representatives by a unanimous vote 121-0, and by a Senate vote of 40-9. This...more