Novogradac OZ Conference to Address Permanent Tax Incentive Shifts
Novogradac will host its 2026 Fall Opportunity Zones Conference Oct. 29-30 in Washington, D.C., following the OZ incentive's permanent extension.
Novogradac is set to host its 2026 Fall Opportunity Zones Conference on Oct. 29-30 in Washington, D.C., bringing together market participants to examine how the landscape has shifted since the opportunity zones incentive was made permanent under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The conference arrives at a pivotal moment for investors and developers operating in the OZ space. The legislative change from a time-limited to a permanent incentive structure fundamentally alters long-term capital planning strategies, giving market participants greater certainty when evaluating designated zone investments.
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With permanence now codified into law, analysts expect increased competition for high-quality OZ projects, potentially accelerating deal timelines and placing a premium on early positioning within desirable designations. The San Francisco-based firm's conference is designed to help attendees understand those dynamics before broader market activity fully adjusts.
Novogradac, a nationally recognized accounting and consulting firm with deep expertise in community development tax incentives, has convened similar gatherings to guide practitioners through major regulatory and legislative inflection points in the OZ program since its creation under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
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