Trends and Updates in Qualified Opportunity Zones: Critical Tax Considerations for QOF Investments
Overview:
For the past years, the tax incentives provided by qualified opportunity zone (QOZ) investments have greatly helped and benefited investors in qualified opportunity funds (QOFs). However, important regulatory changes have been continuously happening in this area of law. These changes, in addition to the several other developments brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, need to be carefully addressed and considered.
In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will provide the audience with a comprehensive discussion of the latest trends and updates in QOZs. Speakers will also offer best practices considering the recent trends, updates, and the implication of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:
- An Overview of Qualified Opportunity Zones
- Recent Trends and Developments
- Implications of COVID-19 Pandemic
- Opportunities and Challenges
- Practical Tips and Best Practices
- What Lies Ahead
Agenda:
Lorenzo A. Bivans, Jr., Senior Counsel
Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP
- Basic qualification requirements
- Benefits for qualifying projects
- Improvement of QOZ property during the project
- Guidance and developments related to COVID-19
Derek Kershaw, Counsel
Shearman & Sterling LLP
- In June, the IRS provided relief for qualified opportunity funds (“QOFs”) and their investors in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, in Notice 2020-39 (the “Notice”).
- I will discuss a number of the important provisions of the Notice, including how the Notice:
- clarifies the application of certain relief provisions in the QOZ regulations;
- provides relief for certain failures by a QOF to meet the 90% investment standard;
- postpones the time periods for satisfying certain other requirements, including the 180-day period for investors to invest eligible gains in a QOF; and
- addresses eligibility for the 24-month extension for the working capital safe harbor and the 12-month extension for QOFs to reinvest certain proceeds.
- I will explain the regulations that are effectively modified by the Notice and describe examples illustrating how the Notice functions.
Gene Crick, Partner
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
- The final regulations under Section 1400Z offer a choice to taxpayers for tax years beginning after December 22, 2017 and on or before March 13, 2020, with respect to the adoption of the Proposed Regulations or the Final Regulations, but only if taxpayers consistently apply the chosen Regulations to these tax periods.
- For calendar year taxpayers, the tax years subject to this choice are tax years 2018, 2019 and 2020 so it is important if a taxpayer prefers the Proposed Regulations that the taxpayer understands the differences between the Proposed Regulations and Final Regulations.
- I will discuss a number of the important differences to assist in this choice, including: (a) circular cash theory/ step transaction principles for sales of property to a controlled QOZB and reinvest of gain cash in the QOF controlling the QOZB; (b) beneficial language with respect to the Working Capital Safe Harbor; and (c) the 10 year gain exclusion.
- I further will state nuances relating to these differences between the Regulations, including risks associated with making an election of the Proposed Regulations.
- Lastly, I will provide examples of these differences for educational and tax planning purposes.
Who Should Attend:
- Real Estate Brokers
- Investment Advisers
- Tax Practitioners
- Tax and Finance Lawyers in the Real Estate Sector
Lorenzo is Senior Counsel in Rosenberg Martin Greenberg’s Business Planning and Transactions and Tax and Wealth Planning groups, focusing particularly …
Derek Kershaw is counsel in Shearman & Sterling’s Tax practice. He advises clients on a range of areas of tax …
Gene Crick is a partner in Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel's Orlando location. Gene handles income tax issues and transactional …
Course Level:
Intermediate
Advance Preparation:
Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation:
On-demand Webcast (CLE)
Prerequisite:
General knowledge of tax laws
Course Code:
148994
NY Category of CLE Credit:
Areas of Professional Practice
Total Credits:
1.5 CLE
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SPEAKERS' FIRMS:
About Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP
Rosenberg Martin Greenberg is a full-service business law firm in Baltimore, Maryland. We advise entrepreneurs and organizations on an extensive range of issues that drive their success. Our core practice areas are business litigation, real estate, business planning & transactions, commercial lending, tax & wealth planning, creditors' rights and tax controversy. Our attorneys are committed to providing our clients exceptional, efficient service that makes a difference. Visit us at rosenbergmartin.com, www.rosenbergmartin-tax.com, http://www.rosenbergmartin-lenders.com or www.rosenbergmartin-criminal-defense.com.
Website: https://www.rosenbergmartin.com/
About Shearman & Sterling LLP
From complex cross-border transactions to exclusively local deals, clients rely on Shearman & Sterling’s vast international network to help accomplish their business goals. The firm has approximately 850 lawyers in 24 offices around the world, and its lawyers come from some 70 countries, speak more than 60 languages and practice US, English, EU, French, German, Italian, Hong Kong, OHADA and Saudi law. They also practice Dubai International Financial Centre law and Abu Dhabi Global Market law.
Website: https://www.shearman.com/
About Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Nelson Mullins is an AmLaw 100 diversified firm of attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals across 25 offices serving clients in more than 100 practice areas. With more than 800 professionals in 11 states and the District of Columbia, we provide advice and counsel to corporate and individual clients in a variety of areas, including: corporate, litigation, intellectual property, technology, banking, e-discovery, financial services, governmental relations, healthcare, and white-collar crime. Nelson Mullins’ clients range from Fortune 500 companies to private equity and venture funds and portfolio companies to emerging growth companies and start-ups.
Website: https://www.nelsonmullins.com/