Since the Opportunity Zones program was announcing in 2017, the buzz around investing in Opportunity Zones has grown significantly. However, many of the rules of the program have not been particularly clear, leaving many investors confused. In an attempt to clarify things, the IRS released a new set of Opportunity Zone regulations on April 17, 2019, which, ideally, will increase investor confidence in the program, making it much easier for business owners, investors and Opportunity Fund managers to know what types of investments do and do not qualify.
