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Opportunity Zone Calculator
Compare after-tax outcomes of paying capital gains tax today versus investing that gain into a Qualified Opportunity Fund and holding for 10+ years.
Your Capital Gain
Real estate, stock, business sale, crypto, or 1231 gain.
Tax Rates
Projection
10-year elimination benefit requires ≥10 year hold with basis step-up election.
Your Results
Path A: Pay Tax Now, Invest Remainder
Path B: Invest in QOF (10-yr Elimination)
OZ vs. Pay Tax Now — Net Advantage
+$1,263,883
Over a 10-year hold, the OZ path is projected to produce approximately $1,263,883 more after-tax than paying the gain now and investing the remainder.
Next Steps
Understand the Full Strategy
Opportunity Zone Guide
Layered tax benefits, the 2026 deadline, 10-year rule, and who OZs are best for.
QOF Guide
How QOFs work, the 90% asset test, self-certifying vs. managed funds, and compliance.
1031 vs. Opportunity Zone
Side-by-side comparison of both strategies — eligibility, mechanics, and when to use each.
Informational purposes only. Simplified projection. Actual outcomes depend on QOF investment performance (not guaranteed), the 2026 tax liability timing, investor tax bracket at recognition, state conformity to OZ rules, NIIT treatment, and the required basis step-up election at exit. Does not account for fees, management expenses, or the underlying investment quality. Consult a qualified tax advisor.
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