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§1400Z Qualified Opportunity Zones (Active Through 2026)

Defer + reduce + eliminate capital gains by rolling into a QOF invested in designated Opportunity Zones.

Overview

IRC §1400Z-2: within 180 days of any capital gain, roll into a Qualified Opportunity Fund. Benefits: (1) defer original gain until 12/31/2026, (2) after 10-year hold, ALL appreciation on the QOF investment is 100% tax-free. Works for stock gains, RE gains, crypto gains, business sales. QOF must invest 90% in QOZ property (real estate substantially improved within 30 months, or QOZ businesses). New OZ 2.0 legislation being pushed for post-2026 extension.

Best fit
Anyone with recent capital gains10-year hold investorsRE developers in designated zones
Estimated impact
0% federal tax on 10+ year QOF appreciation

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