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What is a Qualified Opportunity Zone?

Opportunity Zones, created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, were designed to spur investment in distressed communities throughout the country through tax benefits. Under a nomination process completed in June, 8,761 communities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories were designated as qualified Opportunity Zones. The census data for this tax act was derived from the last census, which was conducted in 2010.  Because of these we feel that some of these zones have already experienced meaningful gentrification.  Once designated, the QOZ will remain a QOZ for ten years and cannot be modified or withdrawn, which date has been extended through December 31, 2047 for purposes of an election to defer gain. * Regulation

How did this come About?

The ‘Investing in Opportunity Act’ included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December 2017 (the “Act” or “QOZ Legislation”), put in motion an innovative way to stimulate private investment in low-income communities (Qualified Opportunity Zones or “QOZs”).  Congress have taken this opportunity to invest in low income areas of the country that may have not participated in the financial expansion that we have experienced since the 2008 recession.  That being said, since this data is based on the census track of 2010, a large percentage of QOZs are located within metropolitan areas.  The Act offers the potential to unlock a substantial amount of unrealized capital gains sitting on American taxpayers’ balance sheets and redirect that capital to economically elevate these mostly urban communities while also generating potentially attractive, risk- adjusted returns for investors with favorable tax treatment.

If you would like to learn more on how to take advantage of this great opportunity or have any other questions, please reach out to our Opportunity Zone Specialist:  Patrick Morehead, [email protected] or call (310) 410-8341

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The opinions expressed are those of Patrick Morehead and VFG and not those of WestPark Capital, Inc.  Securities offered through WestPark Capital, Inc.  Member FINRA / SIPC.  Advisory Services offered through Delta Investment Management.  WestPark Capital, Inc., Delta Investment Management and VFG are not affiliated companies. WestPark Capital, Inc., VFG and Patrick Morehead do not offer Tax advice.