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Bipartisan Bill Proposes Changes to Opportunity Zone Benefits

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If you acquired or built a senior living facility that is located in an opportunity zone, or are considering doing so, a recent bipartisan bill introduced in Congress proposes making changes to the opportunity zone rules. ...more

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Department of Treasury Releases Proposed Regulations Offering Pandemic Relief to Qualified Opportunity Zone Businesses

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On April 14, 2021, the Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) released proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) that, if adopted, would allow flexibility for qualified opportunity zone businesses (“QOZBs”) to revise or...more

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Opportunity Zone Funds And Investors Get Relief In Light Of COVID-19

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On June 4, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service published Notice 2020-39 (Notice) which provides relief to qualified opportunity funds (QOFs) and their investors in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary, and more...more

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Treasury Releases Final Regulations for Investing in Qualified Opportunity Zones

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On December 19, 2019, the Treasury Department released final regulations on the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program first enacted in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Final regulations provide additional safe harbors...more

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Opportunity Zones: Final Regulations Provide Additional Flexibility

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On January 13, 2020, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service published final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) regarding “Qualified Opportunity Zones” (“QOZs”) and “Qualified Opportunity Funds” formed to...more

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Opportunity Zone Final Regulations: First Impressions - Final Rules Strive for Balance of Certainty and Flexibility for OZ...

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Almost exactly two years after enactment in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Treasury has released final regulations on the Opportunity Zone (“OZ”) tax incentive. ...more

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Part I: Qualified Opportunity Fund Tax Benefits – Not Just For Real Estate Investors

The Treasury Department has issued two sets of proposed regulations concerning the tax benefits available to taxpayers who invest in Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs). The first set of proposed regulations (published in...more

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QOZ Update: IRS Provides Relief for Early Investments of Net Section 1231 Gain

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There are many complex and confusing aspects to the qualified opportunity zone (QOZ) program, and the treatment of Section 1231 gain is no exception.  Internal Revenue Code Section 1231 applies to depreciable property and...more

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Qualified Opportunity Zone Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who Can Invest? U.S. or foreign investors and pass-through entities recognizing U.S. capital gains. 2. What Type of Capital Gain Qualifies? Long term and short term capital gains qualify. ...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Opportunity Zones Update: New Proposed Treasury Regulations (Part II)

Qualified Opportunity Zone Businesses - BACKGROUND - In December 2017, as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), Congress established a new tax incentive program to promote investment in certain low-income...more

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Senators Introduce Report-Card Legislation to Measure the Impact of Opportunity Zone Investments

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Restoring accountability measures stripped during tax reform could be good news for those concerned about gentrification but may result in reputational risks and additional costs for OZ Funds - As we anticipated in our...more

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The Adviser: A Quarterly Update for Private Fund Advisers

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This newsletter discusses recent key guidance releases, regulatory changes, noteworthy news and certain upcoming compliance deadlines. Topics include: - 10 Things You Should Know About Opportunity Zones - ILPA...more

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IRS Issues New Proposed Regulations On Qualified Opportunity Zones

Significant tax incentives for investing in qualified opportunity funds (“QOFs”) that make qualifying investments in low-income census tracts designated as qualified opportunity zones (“QOZs”) were signed into law in December...more

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Additional Guidance on Qualified Opportunity Zone Investments Provided by the IRS

On April 17, 2019, the IRS issued its much anticipated second tranche of guidance (the “2019 Proposed Regulations”) on the qualified opportunity zone (QOZ) program established by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. ...more

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Opportunity Zones: A Threequel

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Last July, I wrote a blog post on opportunity zones and the importance to investors and professionals of forthcoming guidance from the IRS. The first chapter of that guidance was issued in October 2018, and was the subject of...more

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IRS Publishes Second Set of Opportunity Zone Proposed Regulations

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The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department recently released a second tranche of proposed regulations that provide additional guidance on the tax incentives of investing in opportunity zones, including the...more

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P3 Investors: Are You In The Zone?

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Last December we told you about favorable IRS guidance letting P3 contractors and investors keep full tax deductions for interest on debt. The IRS kept a P3-friendly approach in last week’s proposed regulations on “qualified...more

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Worth the Wait: Second Round of Opportunity Zone Proposed Regulations Clears the Way for Many OZ Investments

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After a lengthy drafting and protracted review process, the Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) has released its second set of proposed regulations (the “Second Round Regs”) providing guidance on the implementation of the...more

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Treasury Provides Additional Guidance on Opportunity Zone Provisions

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 introduced Opportunity Zone Provisions, IRC Sections 1400Z-1 and 1400Z-2, as an incentive to encourage investment in low-income communities. The provisions allow taxpayers to defer tax on...more

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Is the Opportunity Now a Reality? IRS and Treasury Release Second Tranche of Opportunity Zone Regulations

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After months of waiting, the IRS and the Treasury Department have released a second set of proposed regulations (the “Second Tranche”) relating to the opportunity zone provisions enacted as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...more

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Second Round of Proposed Opportunity Zone Regulations Published Today in Federal Register

Investors, property owners, real estate developers, and other businesses now have much clearer guidelines for how they can obtain tax benefits under the federal Opportunity Zone program. The IRS published the long-awaited...more

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More IRS Regulations On Qualified Opportunity Zones

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The IRS just issued more proposed regulations under §1400Z-2 of the Internal Revenue Code, dealing with investments in qualified opportunity zones and qualified opportunity funds. Some highlights: The new regulations...more

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Treasury Releases Second Round of Proposed Regulations to Encourage Investment in Opportunity Zones

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On April 17, 2019, the Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service released another set of proposed regulations on the Opportunity Zone (OZ) tax benefit. Until recently, many investors, funds, business owners and real...more

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Treasury Releases Additional Qualified Opportunity Zone Guidance

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On April 17, the Treasury Department released a second round of guidance, bringing additional clarity to the Qualified Opportunity Fund (or QOF) regime enacted by 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Some important questions remain...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Second Installment of Opportunity Zone Proposed Regulations Provide Additional Clarification and Guidance

On April 17, 2019, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service issued a second installment of proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) relating to the Opportunity Zone Fund (“OZ Fund”) rules contained...more

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