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3/19/2020 Treasury and IRS Issue Final Regulations on Opportunity Zones | U.S. Department of the Treasury Treasury and IRS Issue Final Regulations on Opportunity Zones December 19, 2019 Washington –The U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS today issued final regulations implementing the Opportunity Zones tax incentive. Opportunity Zones, created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, o er capital gains tax relief for investments in economically distressed areas. “Opportunity Zones are helping to revitalize communities and create jobs for hardworking Americans,” said Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin. “These regulations provide clarity and certainty for investors, which will enhance the flow of capital to new and expanding businesses, and create sustained economic growth in communities that have been le behind.” The final rules provide clarity for Opportunity Funds and their eligible subsidiaries in determining qualification and levels of new investment in Opportunity Zones. They also provide guidance regarding the types of gains that qualify for Opportunity Zone investments, as well as gains that may be excluded from tax a er a 10-year holding period. For additional information: Click here to view the FAQ . Click here to view the Regulations https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm864 . 1/1
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