What is a Qualified Opportunity Zone? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created Qualified Opportunity Zones, which are economically-distressed areas designated by the government that provide certain tax benefits to investors in an effort to spur economic development and job creation. (See also https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/opportunity-zones-frequently-asked-questions) Where are Qualified Opportunity Zones located? A map of […]

In order to create a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF), a partnership or corporation (or limited liability company taxed as a partnership or corporation) must file Form 8996 to self-certify with the IRS. Further, the entity must be set up with the sole purpose of operating as a QOF, which may be stated in the organizational […]