Opportunity Zones 2.0 Part II: Legislative Updates and Tax Planning Considerations

In light of the designations of new zones and guidance from Treasury, this presentation explores the key provisions of Opportunity Zones 2.0, including the significant legislative changes enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and their impact on investors, Qualified Opportunity Funds, and development projects. Attendees will gain practical insights into the enhanced tax benefits, revised eligibility requirements, and strategic planning considerations necessary to maximize opportunities and maintain compliance under the new OZ framework.

Speaker: Doug Sellers, CPA, Principle, Novogradac & Company LLP
Doug Sellers is a principal in the Dover, Ohio, office of Novogradac where he specializes in the federal and state new markets tax credit (NMTC), historic tax credit, renewable energy investment tax credits and opportunity zones transactions. Sellers works extensively on financial statement audits, tax return preparation, cost certification audits, compliance reporting and NMTC allocation applications. He has contributed to various publications, including the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits. Sellers earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Walsh University and is licensed in Ohio as a certified public accountant.

Agenda:

11:30 am | Registration and networking
12:00 pm | Lunch and presentation
1:00 pm | Conclusion