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Opportunity Zone Office Hours - December 2025
On this month’s live episode of OZ Office Hours, OpportunityZones.com founder Jimmy Atkinson answers live questions and shares the latest updates on OZ 2.0, and upcoming events for investors and developers. Join Jimmy the first Monday of ev
A Preview Of OZ 2.0
OZ 2.0 is officially on the horizon, and in this special live-recorded panel from OZ Pitch Day, Jimmy Atkinson is joined by Catherine Lyons and Jason Watkins to break down what the next era of Opportunity Zones will look like. Together, the
Your Guide to OZ Pitch Day and What’s Ahead for OZ 2.0
OZ Pitch Day returns on Thursday, November 13, with its 16th installment, showcasing top Opportunity Zone funds and projects from across the country. In this November 2025 episode of Opportunity Zone Office Hours, Jimmy Atkinson previews th
Novogradac’s 2025 OZ Summit: What’s Next for OZ 2.0
The Opportunity Zone industry’s top professionals will gather in Las Vegas on December 3, 2025, for the Novogradac 2025 Opportunity Zones Summit, a one-day event at the Four Seasons dedicated to unpacking the next chapter of Opportunity Zon
Structuring Preferred Equity in Opportunity Zones
Many Opportunity Zone developments are stalling out. Thin spreads, costly capital, and oversized equity requirements mean the math just doesn’t work like it used to. Enter preferred equity. Jordan Brustein & Andrew Rudy of Ackman-Ziff j
The New Rural Opportunity Zone Map
On this month’s live episode of OZ Office Hours, OpportunityZones.com founder Jimmy Atkinson discusses IRS Notice 2025-50, defining which Opportunity Zones qualify as rural. Effective July 4, 2025, rural OZs qualify for a reduced substantia
Bonus Depreciation & OZ 2.0, With Coni Rathbone
Opportunity Zones 2.0 has brought sweeping changes to the nation’s most powerful tax incentive—making the program permanent and restoring one of its most valuable tools: 100% bonus depreciation. On this episode of The Opportunity Zones Podc
Advanced Tax Mitigation Strategies, With John Hyre
Tax attorney John Hyre has built his career around helping real estate investors, small businesses, and retirement account holders keep more of what they earn. From Puerto Rico’s unique tax advantages to the pitfalls of self-directed IRAs,
What Makes DC's Bridge District a Model OZ Project
Washington DC's Bridge District is quickly emerging as one of the nation's most ambitious Opportunity Zone projects, transforming vacant land into a thriving new neighborhood. With thousands of multifamily units, new retail, and vital commu
Top 10 Counties For Opportunity Zones 2.0
On this month’s live episode of OZ Office Hours, OpportunityZones.com founder Jimmy Atkinson discusses the top 10 counties for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designations, plus answers live questions from the audience. Join Jimmy the first Monday of
How OZ 2.0 Is Changing Capital Flows
How is OZ 2.0 reshaping fundraising and investor behavior in Opportunity Zones? GTIS Partners’ Peter Ciganik returns to the podcast to discuss OZ 2.0, capital raising trends, and his firm's $850 million Opportunity Zone portfolio. Guest: Pe
OZ 2.0 Effective Dates + Office Hours Q&A
On this month’s live episode of OZ Office Hours, OpportunityZones.com founder Jimmy Atkinson discusses key dates related to OZ 2.0, plus answers live questions from the audience. Join Jimmy the first Monday of every month at 3:00 PM Eastern
How Fair Market Value Could Affect Your 2026 OZ Tax Bill
When an investor defers a capital gain by rolling it into a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF), that deferred gain is ultimately recognized for tax purposes on December 31, 2026, unless triggered earlier by an inclusion event. Real estate att
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Explained: Ultimate Crash Course
How did Opportunity Zones become permanent, and what changes are coming when OZ 2.0 kicks in on January 1, 2027? In this crash course episode, OpportunityZones.com founder Jimmy Atkinson breaks down the OZ timeline, the new rules and tax be
Executing A Location-Driven OZ Strategy, With Alicia Miller
How does a prime neighborhood drive an Opportunity Zone project’s success? Alicia Miller of Black Salmon joins the show to discuss her firm’s “location-first” strategy. Alicia shares details on Black Salmon’s new multifamily development in
Trump Signs Megabill: Opportunity Zones Made Permanent
President Trump's signature on H.R. 1 , the One Big Beautiful Bill , enacted OZ 2.0 and made Opportunity Zones a permanent feature of the tax code. In this live episode, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans recap Congressional passage of H.R. 1 a
Senate Passes Opportunity Zones 2.0 Legislation
Earlier today, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 1 , the One Big Beautiful Bill, which will make Opportunity Zones permanent. The bill now heads back to the House for final passage before going to President Trump for enactment. Update 7/4/25: The
The 2025 Tax Cuts & Opportunity Zones 2.0
Capitol Hill is moving toward a permanent Opportunity Zones program, but the fine print matters. In this OZ Pitch Day panel, Jimmy Atkinson is joined by Blake Christian and Jim Lang to unpack the Senate’s draft OZ 2.0 bill. They explore the
How OZ Capital Revived A Vacant Landmark, With Joel Mazza & Bob Erlanger
A vacant 1939 high-school building that plagued downtown Mount Vernon for a quarter-century is now The GRAD Apartments—38 fully leased luxury units—thanks to Joel Mazza and Bob Erlanger of Erma Capital. In this episode, they reveal how laye
Fixing Opportunity Zones for Small Business Investment
While the original policy intent behind Opportunity Zones was to catalyze more entrepreneurship and small business investment in disadvantaged communities all across the nation, most OZ capital has flowed into real estate. Jonathan Goldstei
Live From The Opportunity Zone & Multifamily Investing Summit
Opportunity Zones are at a critical juncture—and Capitol Hill is listening. On June 4, 2025, OpportunityZones.com and Capital Square co-hosted the Opportunity Zones & Multifamily Investing Summit in Richmond, VA. In a live panel discuss
5 Ideas To Improve Opportunity Zones 2.0
What if a few key policy fixes could unleash $100+ billion in new Opportunity Zone investments? In this live OZ Office Hours episode, Jimmy Atkinson breaks down five actionable reforms that Congress should consider for Opportunity Zones 2.0
House Bill Would Result In 22% Fewer Opportunity Zones
Update July 23, 2025: Due to additional changes in the final version of the bill that was enacted on July 4, 2025, I'm now estimating a 25.5% reduction in the total number of Opportunity Zones, from 8,764 to approximately 6,530. The newly p
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Legislation Advances: What's Inside?
Update 7/4/25: President Trump has enacted OZ 2.0 legislation by signing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law . The bill has materially changed since this episode was recorded in May. Click here for a full breakdown of the final bill. Ju