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
INTRODUCTION -
On July 15, 2019, the staffs of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the North American Securities Administrators Association issued a joint statement (the “Staff Statement”) to assist...more
The Opportunity Zones (“OZ”) incentive created in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”) can be a powerful tool for many industries, as we discussed soon after the TCJA became law. The first set of proposed regulations...more
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
The Opportunity Zones (“OZ”) incentive created in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”) can be a powerful tool for renewable energy and other industries, as we discussed soon after the TCJA became law. ...more
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
5/6/2019
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Yesterday, the Treasury Department rolled out proposed Opportunity Zone (“OZ”) regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) and President Trump noted the progress made by his Opportunity and Revitalization Council to eliminate...more
In December 2017, Congress enacted The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Cuts Act”). Included in that tax legislation is what has come to be called the opportunity zone incentive (“OZ Incentive”): a host of dramatic new tax...more
Treasury decisions could make or break OZ for operating businesses -
Eagerly anticipated proposed regulations addressing the eligibility of operating businesses to qualify for Opportunity Zone (OZ) benefits are in the final...more
3/26/2019
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A new federal tax incentive enacted in the 2017 tax reform package may provide a boost to many new facilities, repowering projects, and storage facilities. Qualified equipment could include a variety of energy and materials...more
Federal and state tax credits for renewable energy facilities are winding down, but a new federal tax incentive enacted in tax reform may provide a boost to many new installations, repowering projects, and storage facilities....more
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) created a significant new tax incentive for taxpayers that invest capital gains in Qualified Opportunity Funds (each a “QOF” and collectively, “QOFs”). Investors can defer paying tax on...more
10/30/2018
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Long-awaited guidance expected to trigger a surge of green-lighted projects as investors race to meet holding periods, creating competition for investment dollars and desirable OZ developments and businesses -
The...more