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What is a Qualified Opportunity Zone? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created Qualified Opportunity Zones, which are economically-distressed areas designated by the government that provide certain tax benefits to investors in an effort to spur economic development and job creation. (See also https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/opportunity-zones-frequently-asked-questions) Where are Qualified Opportunity Zones located? A map of

In order to create a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF), a partnership or corporation (or limited liability company taxed as a partnership or corporation) must file Form 8996 to self-certify with the IRS. Further, the entity must be set up with the sole purpose of operating as a QOF, which may be stated in the organizational

If an investor is interested in taking advantage of the tax benefits associated with Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOF) (See Tax Benefits for Investors in Qualified Opportunity Funds) Any type of capital gain may be invested in a QOF, including, real estate, stock, cryptocurrency, artwork, etc. Typically, real estate requires like-kind for like-kind exchanges, however, QOFs

What is a Qualified Opportunity Fund? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 added many new tax provisions for 2018. One such provision created something called Qualified Opportunity Zones which are intended to spur economic development and job creation in designated distressed communities. People or entities that invest in eligible property located in an

Can I Offer Different Classes of Securities? The short answer is obviously yes, as an issuer of securities you are completely free to offer different classes of securities if the company’s governing documents allow for it (for example, an LLC’s operating agreement or a corporation’s bylaws must be written so that the company can issue

General Solicitation Our firm is often asked whether a social media post constitutes “general solicitation” as prohibited by Rule 506(b) of Regulation D. General solicitation is defined by the SEC to include “advertisements published in newspapers and magazines, public websites, communications broadcasted over television and radio, and seminars where attendees have been invited by general

Frequently Asked Questions about Form D When you hire Trowbridge Sidoti LLP to assist with Regulation D offerings under Rule 506, our services include drafting and filing From Ds with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the states. State filing fees are charged separately. Below are some frequently asked questions regarding Form Ds: What

Since 1968, Federal and state governments have moved toward mandating that every car be equipped with seat belts and that every passenger wear a seat belt, or be subject to a traffic ticket and likely a fine. Opposition to these laws suggested that the cost of the seat belt installation was burdensome and that the

Why Elio Motors Makes Me Sad This article was originally featured on Crowdfund Insider I want to be clear: I am not an investor in Elio Motors. I did not participate in any manner with their offering under the new and improved Regulation A, and I did not promote it. I will gain nothing if

What Fees Can You Charge in a Real Estate Syndication? For an introduction to real estate syndications read more here. The sponsor or syndicator is the person (or group of people) who sets up the investment structure, brings together the pool of investors, oversees and manages the investment, and ultimately through their efforts generates a