--- title: Defer & Prevent Capital Gains Tax with Qualified Opportunity Zone Investing description: If you have a long-term investment horizon and have sufficient liquidity from other sources, the potential tax benefits of a QOZ investing may offer a powerful wealth accumulation advantage. image: https://www2.1031dst.com/hubfs/QOZ.png --- [(844-437-8103)](tel:8444378103) - - - [Sign In](https://www.1031dst.com/sign-in/) - [Browse Properties](https://www.1031dst.com/property-listings-directory/) [![Frotitude-Invesment-Group](https://www2.1031dst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frotitude-Invesment-Group.png?width=339&height=64&name=Frotitude-Invesment-Group.png "Frotitude-Invesment-Group")](https://www.1031dst.com/) - [Our Process](https://www.1031dst.com/our-process/) - [About Us](https://www.1031dst.com/about/) - [Sponsors](https://www.1031dst.com/sponsor/) - Exchanges - [1031 Exchange](https://www2.1031dst.com/a-guide-to-your-1031-exchange) - [1033 Exchange](https://www2.1031dst.com/1033-exchange) - [Delaware Statutory Trusts](https://www2.1031dst.com/abcs-of-dsts) - [Opportunity Zones](https://www2.1031dst.com/opportunity-zones) - [Glossary](https://www.1031dst.com/glossary/) - [Properties](https://www.1031dst.com/property-listings-directory/) - [Resources](https://www2.1031dst.com/resources) - [Insights](https://www2.1031dst.com/insights) - [Events](https://www.1031dst.com/events/) - [Contact Us](https://www.1031dst.com/contacts/) - [Our Process](https://www.1031dst.com/our-process/) - [About Us](https://www.1031dst.com/about/) - [Sponsors](https://www.1031dst.com/sponsor/) - Exchanges - [1031 Exchange](https://www2.1031dst.com/a-guide-to-your-1031-exchange) - [1033 Exchange](https://www2.1031dst.com/1033-exchange) - [Delaware Statutory Trusts](https://www2.1031dst.com/abcs-of-dsts) - [Opportunity Zones](https://www2.1031dst.com/opportunity-zones) - [Glossary](https://www.1031dst.com/glossary/) - [Properties](https://www.1031dst.com/property-listings-directory/) - [Resources](https://www2.1031dst.com/resources) - [Insights](https://www2.1031dst.com/insights) - [Events](https://www.1031dst.com/events/) - [Contact Us](https://www.1031dst.com/contacts/) - [Browse Properties](https://www.1031dst.com/property-listings-directory/) - [Sign In](https://www.1031dst.com/sign-in/) # Fortitude's Insights [1031 Exchange](https://www2.1031dst.com/insights/topic/1031-exchange) [Opportunity Zones](https://www2.1031dst.com/insights/topic/opportunity-zones) # [Defer & Prevent Capital Gains Tax with Qualified Opportunity Zone Investing](https://www2.1031dst.com/insights/defer-and-prevent-capital-gains-tax-with-qozs) By [Daniel Raupp](https://www2.1031dst.com/insights/author/daniel-raupp)   |  24, August 2022 [READ NOW](https://www2.1031dst.com/insights/defer-and-prevent-capital-gains-tax-with-qozs) [![](https://www2.1031dst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Daniel-Raupp.jpg?width=60&name=Daniel-Raupp.jpg)](https://www2.1031dst.com/insights/author/daniel-raupp) [Daniel Raupp](https://www2.1031dst.com/insights/author/daniel-raupp)  Tags: [1031 Exchange](https://www2.1031dst.com/insights/topic/1031-exchange) [Opportunity Zones](https://www2.1031dst.com/insights/topic/opportunity-zones) The Qualified Opportunity Zone program was established through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. It provides tax advantages to taxpayers who opt to invest in one or more economically distressed and underserved communities that the IRS and the U.S. Treasury have designated. There are currently certified zones in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and U.S. territories. Investors can enjoy tax advantages of the program in two distinct ways: Tax Deferral and Tax Elimination. ### Tax Deferral with QOZs Before the establishment of the QOZ program, the opportunity to defer capital gains taxes was primarily relegated to investment property owners engaging in a 1031 exchange. However, one of the things that sets the QOZ program apart from other tax deferral opportunities is it can be used to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of *any* property type. This includes stocks, bonds, mutual funds, jewelry, art, business interests, and cryptocurrency. The tax deferral provisions of the QOZ program apply to transactions occurring between December 22, 2017, and December 31, 2026. By investing capital gains from the sale of an asset into a Qualified Opportunity Fund (which is the required investment structure of QOZ investing), a taxpayer can defer paying capital gains tax until January 1st, 2027. This enables the investor to keep full gains at work in the QOF investment for several years before recognizing the gains for tax purposes. ### Tax Prevention with QOZs Taxpayers who remain invested in a QOF for ten years will receive a step-up in basis to the current market value on the new growth on invested monies of their investment property. This allows investors to prevent new capital gains taxes on any gains earned while invested in the QOF.  The ability to prevent taxable gains on the appreciated value of an investment that has been held for ten years or longer offers investors a rare opportunity to maximize the potential return on their investment. ### Is a QOZ Investment Right for You? If you have a long-term investment horizon and have sufficient liquidity from other sources, the potential tax benefits of a QOZ investing may offer a powerful wealth accumulation advantage. To learn more about QOZs and other tax-advantaged private real estate investments, download our free ebook, [“*Tax-Advantaged Investing: The Power of Private Real Estate*.”](https://www2.1031dst.com/the-power-of-private-real-esate-ebook) If you would like to explore whether a private real estate investment might be a good fit for your portfolio, the professionals at Fortitude Investment Group are here to help. [Contact us today](https://www.1031dst.com/contacts/)to schedule a consultation! 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There are material risks associated with investing in DST properties and real estate securities including liquidity, tenant vacancies, general market conditions and competition, lack of operating history, interest rate risks, the risk of new supply coming to market and softening rental rates, general risks of owning/operating commercial and multifamily properties, short term leases associated with multi-family properties, financing risks, potential adverse tax consequences, general economic risks, development risks, long hold periods, and potential loss of the entire investment principal. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.  Potential cash flow, returns and appreciation are not guaranteed. IRC Section 1031 is a complex tax concept; consult your legal or tax professional regarding the specifics of your particular situation. This is not a solicitation or an offer to sell any securities. 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Inspired by his father’s dedication to customer service and hard work, Daniel directs a range of strategic initiatives in the firm to successfully leverage core competencies in real estate consulting, tax efficient investing, alternative investments, and operational excellence to create customer value. His credentials include a Series 7 General Securities Representative (GS) License, Series 24 Principal of General Representatives License, Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent License, and a Life/Accident and Health Agent License. [Check Daniel’s background on FINRA’s BrokerCheck.](https://brokercheck.finra.org/Individual/Summary/4079107) This is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy/sell an investment. There are risks associated with investing in Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) and real estate investment properties including, but not limited to, loss of entire principal, declining market value, tenant vacancies and illiquidity. 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