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Leveraging Qualified Opportunity Funds to Minimize Tax Liability

By David S. Cohen and Liam T. Krahe
November 01, 2024

As the year winds down, savvy real estate investors are searching for ways to minimize their tax liability. One powerful strategy to consider is the qualified opportunity fund (QOF), offering significant tax advantages while promoting long-term growth.

The QOF program incentivizes private investment in economically distressed communities across the United States, providing investors with the opportunity to defer and reduce capital gains taxes by directing their funds into designated opportunity zones. This program not only offers tax benefits but also supports transformative projects in underserved areas, making it a smart choice for investors seeking both financial and social returns.

Established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the program's tax advantages include deferral of capital gains taxes, reduction of tax liability on reinvested gains, and potential elimination of taxes on QOZ investment gains if held for at least a decade. QOZs encompass a variety of investment opportunities, from real estate development to funding local businesses, allowing investors to align their interests with specific community needs. As the year-end approaches, these kinds of tax-advantaged investments should not be overlooked.

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