The federal Opportunity Zone (OZ) program, created in December 2017, has been a major topic of discussion for investors, businesses, and project developers alike. It seems, however, that the utilization of the OZ program has...more
11/7/2018
/ Capital Gains ,
Community Development ,
Economic Development ,
Investment Funds ,
Investment Opportunities ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Opportunity Zones ,
Public Finance ,
Real Estate Development ,
State and Local Government ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Tax Deferral ,
Tax Incentives ,
Tax Reform
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created a new economic development program that encourages long-term investments in low-income areas, so-called “Opportunity Zones,” by offering tax deferral for capital gains reinvested in...more
5/23/2018
/ Community Development ,
Economic Development ,
Investment Funds ,
Low-Income Issues ,
New Legislation ,
New Market Tax Credits ,
Opportunity Zones ,
Public Finance ,
State and Local Government ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Tax Reform ,
Trump Administration