The deadline to defer capital gains by investing in a qualified opportunity fund (QOF) is Dec. 31, 2026. In this week's episode of Tax Credit Tuesday, host and Novogradac managing partner, Michael Novogradac, CPA is joined by Novogradac partner Jason Watkins, CPA, to discuss the looming deadline, its ramifications and what the possibilities look like for renewal and extension of the opportunity zones (OZ) incentive. They discuss possible passage in the "Super Bowl of Tax" in 2025, how different election outcomes could shape the path forward for the incentive and which representatives could sponsor the legislation. They discuss the possible of a change in the capital gains tax rate. They conclude by discussing ways members of the OZ incentive community can get engaged to push for renewal and extension. Additionally, Novogradac also celebrates the 35th anniversary of the company founded Oct. 17, 1989.
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