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New Report Shows Opportunity Zones on Track to Lift One Million Americans Out of Poverty

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) this week delivered a Progress Report on President Trump’s Opportunity Zones initiative to White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council Chairman …

Government / Investment / National

IRS Provides Answers About Coronavirus Related Tax Relief for Qualified Opportunity Funds and Investors

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is providing guidance for Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) and their investors in response to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Economy / National

U.S. Department of Transportation Unveils Interactive Map to Encourage Investment in Underserved Rural and Urban Communities

January 9, 2020January 7, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new interactive map highlighting federal investment in major infrastructure projects located in and around Opportunity Zones. The detailed information about …