James R. Brockway is a partner in the private client and tax team at Withers, LLP
NEW YORK CITY—The opportunity zone legislation was introduced in October as part of a hastened process to pass the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December. Approximately six months were given to certify the zones eligible for the program. Resulting uncertainties have left investors waiting for regulatory guidance. James R. Brockway, a partner in the private client and tax team at the global law firm Withersworldwide, discusses with GlobeSt.com a few key areas where he anticipates further directions based on the IRS public hearing on February 14.
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Betsy Kim was the bureau chief, East Coast, and New York City reporter for Real Estate Forum and GlobeSt.com. As a lawyer and journalist, Betsy has worked as the director of editorial and content for LexisNexis Lawyers.com, a TV/multi-media journalist for NBC and CBS affiliated TV stations in the Midwest, and an associate producer at Court TV.
