The Opportunity Zone market is approaching one of its most consequential milestones. With deferred gains scheduled for recognition on December 31, 2026, fund sponsors, developers, investors, and advisors must begin preparing now for the tax, valuation, compliance, and reporting challenges ahead.
Join professionals from Greenberg Traurig, JTC Group, and CohnReznick for a timely discussion on the evolving Opportunity Zone landscape and the practical steps stakeholders should be taking now. Our panel will examine key market developments, fund formation and operational considerations, emerging valuation challenges, and the reporting and compliance requirements that should be addressed well before year-end 2026.
Topics will include:
- The Next Generation of Opportunity Zone Funds – How the marketplace is evolving and what investors now expect from fund sponsors.
- Valuation and the 2026 Tax Event – Key valuation considerations for new and existing funds as the deferred gain recognition deadline approaches.
- Navigating the QOZ 1.0 Safe Harbor – What Qualified Opportunity Zone Businesses and developers must do by December 31, 2026 under Notice 2026-40.
- Reporting and Compliance Readiness – Critical reporting requirements, common pitfalls, and a practical roadmap for year-end preparation.
- What Comes Next for Opportunity Zones – Emerging trends, market outlook, and planning opportunities beyond 2026.