Since tax reform was passed in December of 2017, business and individual taxpayers have been searching for the best way to defer capital gains taxes. The implementation of Qualified Opportunity Zones represents a powerful tax planning tool that not only defers tax but makes a positive investment in struggling and challenged communities. There have been many questions about Ohio Opportunity Zones, tax credits, and regulations surrounding the qualified opportunity. While the team at GBQ is always available to assist with your questions, we have compiled a comprehensive list of resources designed to update you on key changes and events as well as an Opportunity Zones map for our state.
Columbus, Ohio Opportunity Zones
See below for a list of resources on Opportunity Zone locations and investment prospectus in the Columbus area.
- Columbus Department of Development
- Ohio Opportunity Zones – Opportunity Zone FAQs
- Opportunity Zone Program in Columbus
- Columbus Opportunity Zones – Interactive Map
- Ohio Opportunity Zone – Incentive for Ohio Taxpayers
- Ohio Opportunity Zone Investment Credit
- Columbus Opportunity Zones Prospectus
- Ohio Opportunity Zone Portal
- Columbus Opportunity Zone Eligibility Map
Cincinnati, Ohio Opportunity Zones
Provided is a list of resources on Opportunity Zone locations within the Cincinnati area, investment prospectus, and other related information.
- RediCincinnati – Opportunity Zones
- Cincinnati – Community & Economic Development
- LISC Cincinnati – Opportunity Zones
- Ohio Opportunity Zones – Opportunities for Investors
- Cincinnati Opportunity Zones – Interactive Map
- Ohio Opportunity Zone – Incentive for Ohio Taxpayers
- Ohio Opportunity Zone Investment Credit
- Ohio Opportunity Zone Portal
Qualified Opportunity Funds
Interested in Opportunity Zone investments in Ohio? Below is a list of the Qualified Opportunity Funds investing in Opportunity Zones in the state of Ohio.
- 1787 Capital Opportunity Zone Fund
- Community Outcome Fund
- Trilogy Opportunity Zone Fund
- Renaissance HCBU Opportunity Fund
Federal Opportunity Zones
- IRS Hearing on Opportunity Zone Regulations
- Final Opportunity Zone Designations – Department of Treasury
- Revenue Procedure on Nomination and Classification of Opportunity Zones
- IRS – Tax Reform Creates Opportunity Zones Tax Incentive
- IRS – List of all U.S. Opportunity Zones
- Opportunity Fund Investments
- Opportunity Zones – IRS Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Opportunity Zone Resources
Below is a partial list of retail offerings for Qualified Opportunity Funds investing in Opportunity Zones. Taxpayers may also form their own Funds for project-specific investment.
- Economic Innovation Group – Opportunity Zones
- Opportunity Zone Magazine
- Cincinnati Enquirer – Opportunity Zones Offer New Investment Options
- New Tax Incentive for Low-Income Communities
- Qualified Opportunity Zones – New Guidance from Treasury
- Mahoning Valley Opportunity Zones
- What Do Opportunity Zones Mean to Me?
- Opportunity Zone Events – 2019
Opportunity Zones in the News
Learn about the impact Opportunity Zones are having on local communities in Columbus and Cincinnati. Below is a list of recent articles featuring highlights and information on Opportunity Zones.
- Opportunity Zones Primed for Business – Columbus Business First
- Making Sense of Opportunity Zones – Columbus Business First
- County Online Prospectus Seeks Investors for Local Opportunity Zones – Akron Beacon Journal
- Opportunity Zones Aren’t a Gimmick – They’re a Legitimate Investment Option – Fortune
- Ohio’s New Biennal Budget Makes Opportunity Zones More Attractive with Added State Tax Benefits – Crain’s Cleveland Business
- State’s Unveiling Marketing Tool for Opportunity Zone Programs – The Business Journal
- The Great Migration Back Through Use of Opportunity Zones – Cincinnati Enquirer
- Opportunity Zones Offer New Investment Options – Cincinnati Enquirer
