I just heard about this alternative to tax deferral. Anyone done one of these and have experiences to share?

Although it is effective by law, the Treasury has yet to release Regulations. We are awaiting on further guidance from the Treasury/IRS before advising clients accordingly.

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HI @Gary F. I don't think this part of the new tax law has even been implemented yet. I believe the IRS is still putting it together. Each state has identified their chosen their respective OZ's but that's about it. As @Jaysen Medhurst point out, far easier to do a 1031X.

Hi Kendra, You need to generate capital gains to invest into the QOZ. Flipping a house generates ordinary income tax- so you won't be able to utilize that and get any tax advantages from buying a house in a QOZ.

I have been heavily researching this topic and I have laid out the steps to make it possible for me to use this a great advantage! 1st- Start a partnership and get an EIN number 2nd- open up a bank account in your funds name 3rd- take capital gains and invest into a buy and hold in the QOZ 4th- Collect rent, let the tenants pay down the mortgage and then sell after year 10 for the biggest tax advantage I flip about 6 houses a year- 2 of the 6 flips I will take the profit and put into the Fund bank account then execute one of my option contract that I have for houses that I know that would qualify for QOZ. I plan on buying 4 a year using this strategy but I will also wholesale any properties or opportunities I come across in my QOZ!

Thanks, @Mendel Raksin. Can you point us to a link with more info?

Hi @Gary F., I'm not so sure what the advantage is, honestly. If an investment happened to be in one, okay great. But I wouldn't search out an investment just for the OZ designation. 1031 exchanges are BAU for most investors and accomplishes the same goal.

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