Qualified Opportunity Zones

Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) Investments
Opportunity Zones were created under the 2017 tax reform bill to encourage long-term investment in designated low-income communities.
Investors can defer — and potentially reduce — capital gains taxes by reinvesting gains into Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs).
How QOZ Investing Works:
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You realize a capital gain (from stocks, property, a business sale, etc.).
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Within 180 days, you invest those gains into a QOF.
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If you hold the investment:
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5 years → partial tax reduction
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10 years → no capital gains tax on the new investment’s appreciation
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What QOZ Funds Invest In:
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Affordable and workforce housing
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Community development projects
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New business development
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Real estate redevelopment
Funds must invest in designated Opportunity Zones across the country.
Benefits of Opportunity Zones:
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Flexible tax deferral
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Potential elimination of taxes on new gains
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Encourages socially beneficial investments
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Many projects include real estate development or improvement
Considerations and Risks:
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Long-term hold requirements
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Projects can be complex and development-heavy
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Geographic concentration risk
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Need careful due diligence on fund managers