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, opportunity funds and the regulations surrounding the opportunity. While the team at GBQ is always available to assist with your Opportunity Zone questions, we have compiled a comprehensive list of resources designed to educate, inform and update you on key changes, events, and happenings.
Columbus Opportunity Zones
A list of resources on Columbus Opportunity Zone locations, investment prospectus and related information about opportunities in the areas.
- Columbus Department of Development
- Columbus 2020 – Information on Opportunity Zones
- 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 Opportunity Zones
A list of resources on Cincinnati Opportunity Zone locations, investment prospectus, and related information about opportunities in the areas.
- 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 Zone Resources
- IRS Hearing on Opportunity Zone Regulations
- Final Opportunity Zone Designations – Department of Treasury
- Opportunity Zone Mapping System
- 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
Interested in Opportunity Zone investments in Ohio? Below is a partial list of retail offerings for Qualified Opportunity Funds investing in Opportunity Zones in the state of Ohio. 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
- Bridge Investment Group – Opportunity Zone Fund Program
- Mahoning Valley Opportunity Zones
- What Do Opportunity Zones Mean to Me?
- Opportunity Zone Events – 2019
Opportunity Zones in the News
Learn about the impact that Opportunity Zones are having on local Ohio 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
