IR-2020-198: Thursday, Sept. 3 IRS webinar focuses on Opportunity Zones

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Aug. 31, 2020

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Thursday, Sept. 3 IRS webinar focuses on Opportunity Zones

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is holding a free webinar designed to give an overview of Opportunity Zones and to discuss related tax benefits for investors. Opportunity Zones are an economic development tool that allows people to invest in distressed areas in the United States.

This free 75-minute webinar will take place on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. It is open to investors, tax professionals, government agencies and anyone else interested in the tax rules that affect Opportunity Zones.

In addition to the overview, topics to be covered include:
• Investor reporting elections
• Annual investor reporting requirements
• Impact of disaster relief on Opportunity Zones

The webinar will feature a live question and answer session and will be closed captioned for viewers who are deaf or hearing impaired. Anyone interested in attending can register online.

For more information on Opportunity Zones, visit the general Opportunity Zone page and the Opportunity Zone Frequently Asked Questions.

Archived versions of past IRS webinars are available at www.irsvideos.gov.

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IR-2020-198: Thursday, Sept. 3 IRS webinar focuses on Opportunity Zones

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