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Real Estate/Development

Oct. 1, 2026

New reporting rules and census tract designations signal the next phase of opportunity zones

As Opportunity Zones enter a new phase in 2027, investors and fund sponsors must prepare for new census tract designations, expanded reporting requirements and the tax consequences of existing investments.

Phil Jelsma

Partner and Chair of the Tax Practice Team
Crosbie Gliner Schiffman Southard & Swanson LLC (CGS3)

Email: pjelsma@cgs3.com

Phil is chair of the tax practice team at CGS3. He is recognized as a leading joint venture and tax attorney, with a 30-year background in real estate exchange transactions, syndications, nonprofit corporations and international tax planning.

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New reporting rules and census tract designations signal the next phase of opportunity zones
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Investments in Opportunity Zones (OZ) have been significant and reflect broad participation in the program. According to recently released U.S. Department of the Treasury data, Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) held approximately $116 billion in total assets, including approximately $112 billion in Qualified Opportunity Zone property, through the end of 2024. Treasury's data indicates that investment had reached approximately 77% of designated Opportunity Zone census tracts in the 50 ...

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