CohnReznick has launched an updated interactive mapping tool designed to assist New Markets Tax Credit and Opportunity Zone Investment stakeholders. This mapping tool helps access eligibility using census-based criteria from the 2011-2015 and 2006-2010 American Community Surveys. Either census database may be used to evaluate eligibility through a transition period ending October 31, 2018*. To identify the designated Opportunity Zones for potential investment or Opportunity Zone related projects, enter an address. If an address falls within an Opportunity Zone, that designation will appear. Enter an address or US census tract number for your project to see if it is “Qualified” for the NMTC Program and if it meets “Severely Distressed” criteria. Any correlating Opportunity Zone designation also will appear if it meets that program’s criteria.
Additional Resource:
Opportunity Zone Webinar Recording: Stemming from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Opportunity Zones were created to help spur investment in distressed communities. There is estimated to be $2 trillion worth of unrealized capital gains “sitting on the sidelines” with the potential to unleash this for investment across America in distressed, low-income communities. Once accumulated and deployed, this capital will help rejuvenate these micro-economies, stimulate growth and help level the playing field for those living and doing business in low-income communities. Not uncommon in the U.S., tax policy is playing a central role in helping to how we administer public policy around creating economic growth. CohnReznick’s Ira Weinstein and Beth Mullen discuss this innovate policy. Hear the program background, how it works, advantages, tax implications and other useful information in this conversational 25-minute recording. Click Here to View.
