In order to encourage investment in distressed communities, Congress included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significant tax benefits for investments in so-called Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs). The new law allows eligible taxpayers to defer taxation of gain that is reinvested in a QOZ.
"Headed to the Final Four or Shell Houston Open? Know the Rules to Deduct Event Ticket Costs" by Cory Bunyard in the Houston Business Journal (April 1, 2016)
“How to Avoid the Net Investment Income Tax with Material Participation” by Mark Watson for Smart Business (September 2, 2014)
“How Executives Will Be Affected by the New Medicare Taxes” by Mark Watson for Smart Business (March 1, 2013)