# Here Are the Opportunity Zone Tax Changes Investors Must Know

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-21T15:23:00.512Z
Updated: 2026-10-26T04:33:14.553Z
Original source: [Commercial Observer](https://commercialobserver.com/2026/10/opportunity-zone-tax-changes-2027/)
Source published: 2026-10-21T14:29:47.000Z
Type: News
Topics: OZ Funds

In Commercial Observer, HCVT’s Blake Christian and Abi Yanke outline the transition to Opportunity Zone rules for qualifying investments made from January 1, 2027. The framework generally provides a five-year deferral, subject to earlier inclusion events, and a potential basis increase after five years of 10%, or 30% for qualifying rural opportunity funds.

The authors emphasize documenting eligible gains and the applicable investment deadline, including the different timing rules available in some pass-through situations. For unfinished developments, they recommend comparing remaining funding with construction schedules and asset requirements. Their discussion treats new qualifying investments separately from the mandatory recognition of older deferred gains at the end of 2026.

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