Special Episode: Opportunity Zones 2.0

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolution of the Opportunity Zone program and its future implications for investors and developers.

In this episode, Angel Rice and Dave Sobochan of Cohen & Co. join us to discuss the evolution of the Opportunity Zone program and the transition to Opportunity Zones 2.0. They break down how the program works, the tax incentives driving investment, the uncertainty surrounding new census tract designations, and how investors and developers are planning for 2027 and beyond. The conversation also explores IRS guidance, emerging deal structures, state-level strategies, and why Opportunity Zon...

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Guests: Angel Rice, Dave Sobochan

Topics covered

• Opportunity Zones
• tax incentives
• investment strategies
• IRS guidance
• census tract designations
• real estate development

Keywords

• Opportunity Zones
• tax incentives
• investment
• IRS guidance
• real estate
• census tracts
• 2027

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cohen & Co., IRS

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