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Qualified Opportunity Zones – Final Treasury Regulations Released

By James O. Lang, Lawrence H. Brenman, Sanford C. Presant and Robert Y. Maples˘ on Posted in GT Alert, IRS, Opportunity Zones, qualified opportunity funds, qualified opportunity zones, Real Estate, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
On Dec. 19, the United States Department of the Treasury released final regulations related to investment in Qualified Opportunity Zones and Qualified Opportunity Funds (544 pages). These highly anticipated regulations and related guidance provide critical information to investors, Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs), and project sponsors/operators involved in real estate, venture capital, operating businesses, and project finance in Qualified Opportunity … Continue Reading

In the Zone: GT Qualified Opportunity Zone News – December 2019

By Robert Y. Maples˘ on Posted in Congress, Opportunity Zones, qualified opportunity funds, qualified opportunity zones
Welcome to In the Zone: GT Qualified Opportunity Zone News. Our monthly digest of the latest federal and state developments in Qualified Opportunity Zones and Qualified Opportunity Funds and related Greenberg Traurig news and events will keep stakeholders apprised of the most pressing issues in this burgeoning space.… Continue Reading

In the Zone: GT Qualified Opportunity Zone News – July and August 2019

By Greenberg Traurig on Posted in Congress, Government, Income Tax, Internal Revenue Code, IRS, Opportunity Zones, qualified opportunity funds, qualified opportunity zones, Real Estate, real estate tax, Uncategorized
Welcome to In the Zone: GT Qualified Opportunity Zone News. Our monthly digest of the latest federal and state developments in Qualified Opportunity Zones and Qualified Opportunity Funds and related Greenberg Traurig news and events will keep stakeholders apprised of the most pressing issues in this burgeoning space. President Trump’s Tweets Show Continued Strong Support … Continue Reading

In the Zone: GT Qualified Opportunity Zone News – June 2019

By Greenberg Traurig on Posted in Opportunity Zones, qualified opportunity funds, qualified opportunity zones, Real Estate, real estate tax, Uncategorized
Welcome to In the Zone: GT Qualified Opportunity Zone News. Our monthly digest of the latest federal and state developments in Qualified Opportunity Zones and Qualified Opportunity Funds and related Greenberg Traurig news and events will keep stakeholders apprised of the most pressing issues in this burgeoning space. AROUND D.C.: GT Client Kyle Walker (Principal, … Continue Reading

Greenberg Traurig’s Jim Lang Speaks at NAIOP Tampa Bay – Oppportunity Zone Extended Lunch Event

By Greenberg Traurig on Posted in Event, Opportunity Zones
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Jim Lang was a speaker at NAIOP Tampa Bay’s Opportunity Zone Lunch. The presentation highlighted how businesses can identify and structure benefits under the Qualified Opportunity Zone incentive. Click here for information on Greenberg Traurig’s Opportunity Zone Funds Practice.… Continue Reading

In the Zone: GT Qualified Opportunity Zone News – May 2019

By Greenberg Traurig on Posted in Opportunity Zones, qualified opportunity funds, qualified opportunity zones
Welcome to the May 2019 issue of In the Zone: GT Qualified Opportunity Zone News. Our monthly digest of the latest federal and state developments in Qualified Opportunity Zones and Qualified Opportunity Funds and related Greenberg Traurig news and events will keep stakeholders apprised of the most pressing issues in this burgeoning space. In the Administration: … Continue Reading

GT Executive Summary & Detailed Analysis: IRS Issues Second Installment of Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund (QOF) Proposed Regulations

By Lawrence H. Brenman, James O. Lang and Sanford C. Presant on Posted in GT Alert, Internal Revenue Code, IRS, Opportunity Zones, qualified opportunity funds, qualified opportunity zones, real estate tax, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Greenberg Traurig is pleased to provide our guidance on the Second Installment of Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund (QOF) Proposed Regulations issued by the U.S. Treasury on April 17, 2019.     Here are the links to our two-part guidance: Part  I –  Executive Summary: IRS Issues Second Installment of Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund (QOF) Proposed Regulations … Continue Reading

In the Zone: GT Qualified Opportunity Zone News – April 2019

By Greenberg Traurig on Posted in Opportunity Zones, qualified opportunity funds, qualified opportunity zones, real estate tax, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Welcome to In the Zone: GT Qualified Opportunity Zone News. Our monthly digest of the latest federal and state developments in Qualified Opportunity Zones and Qualified Opportunity Funds and related Greenberg Traurig news and events will keep stakeholders apprised of the most pressing issues in this burgeoning space. At the White House  HOT DOCS– Treasury … Continue Reading

Highly Anticipated Qualified Opportunity Zone Proposed Treasury Regulations Released

By James O. Lang and Sanford C. Presant on Posted in Opportunity Zones, qualified opportunity funds, qualified opportunity zones, Real Estate, real estate tax
On Wednesday, April 17, the United States Department of the Treasury released proposed regulations related to investment in Qualified Opportunity Zones and Qualified Opportunity Funds. The issuance of these highly anticipated regulations and related guidance will provide critical information to investors, Qualified Opportunity Funds, and project sponsors/operators involved in real estate, venture capital, operating business, … Continue Reading

In the Zone: GT Qualified Opportunity Zone News – March 2019

By Greenberg Traurig on Posted in Opportunity Zones, qualified opportunity funds, qualified opportunity zones, real estate tax
Welcome to In the Zone: GT Qualified Opportunity Zone News. Our monthly digest of the latest federal and state developments in Qualified Opportunity Zones and Qualified Opportunity Funds and related Greenberg Traurig news and events will keep stakeholders apprised of the most pressing issues in this burgeoning space. Legislative Updates On Capitol Hill, Opportunity Zones … Continue Reading

Qualified Opportunity Zone Proposed Regulation Release

By James O. Lang on Posted in Opportunity Zones
On Friday, October 19, the United States Department of the Treasury released (i) proposed regulations related to investment in Qualified Opportunity Zones and Qualified Opportunity Funds and (ii) Revenue Ruling 2018-29 related to the treatment of land under the program.  The issuance of this highly anticipated regulation and guidance will be critical to investors, Qualified Opportunity Fund managers, … Continue Reading
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