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A Google employee and longtime Bay Area resident who, after selling his company stock, looked into the Opportunity Zone Program to save money on taxes.
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A San Jose resident, whose capital gains came by liquidating stock options and RSUs from his employer, a biotech company, and from personal stock investments.
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A Bay Area resident who was looking to lighten some of the tax burden from capital gains made on real estate.
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Guides

The IRS's Notice 2026-40 sets the transition rules between the original Opportunity Zone program and OZ 2.0. This guide breaks down what the guidance may mean for deferred gains, the December 31, 2026 recognition date, and investing in 2027 and beyond.
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What the December 31, 2026 deadline generally means for Opportunity Zone investors, how the recognized gain is calculated, and planning questions to bring to your tax advisor.
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The five factors to weigh before choosing an OZ fund sponsor — track record, pipeline, market, and more.
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What Novogradac data, the Forbes OZ 20, and other independent sources report about Opportunity Zone funds.
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Step-by-step guide to the 180-day rule, IRS Forms 8949 and 8997, and how the timing changes under OZ 2.0.
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