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Opportunity Zone 2026: Why Investor-Level Valuation Matters
Forvis Mazars explains why investors in original-program Qualified Opportunity Funds should assess the value of their fund interests before the December 31, 2026 recognition date. The article emphasizes that recognition can occur while the investment remains held and no sale is planned.
Its focus is the investor-level valuation used in determining includible deferred gain, including the effect of qualifying basis adjustments. The firm cautions that valuation is relevant beyond obviously distressed real estate. Property value, fund economics and the characteristics of the investor's interest may require separate analysis to support the tax calculation.
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