Investing “Opportunities Zones” USA sources of Capital

The United States tax reform bill passed on December 2017 includes several incentives to stimulate new investment in low-income communities throughout the nation. The “Opportunity Zones Program” grants individuals and corporate investors the opportunity to defer taxes from capital gains when they reinvest the earnings in designated “Opportunity Zones” communities. Puerto Rico has received this designation.

Our White Paper on Investing in “Opportunity Zones” USA sources of Capital Gains describes what is a qualified Opportunity Fund, the tax benefits available to investors through the Fund, what is considered a qualified Opportunity Zone Property and a Qualified Opportunity Zone Business; how to identify capital gains as short or long term, amongst other important facts on this type of investment.

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