Opportunity Zone Calculator

Calculate tax benefits from investing capital gains in a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund.

Investment Details

Tax Rates

OZ Tax Benefits

  • 1. Defer capital gains tax until 2026 or sale
  • 2. Basis step-up: 10% (5 yrs), 15% (7 yrs) - deadline passed for new investments
  • 3. Zero tax on appreciation if held 10+ years

Total Tax Savings

$166,885.2

Effective tax rate: 13.3%

Deferred Gain Analysis

Original Capital Gain$500,000
Basis Step-Up (0%)$0
Taxable Deferred Gain$500,000
Deferred Tax Due (2026)$144,000

Appreciation Analysis

Future Value$1,079,462.499
Appreciation Gain$579,462.499
Tax on Appreciation$0 (Excluded!)

Comparison

Tax Without OZ$310,885.2
Tax With OZ$144,000
After-Tax Proceeds (OZ)$935,462.499
After-Tax Proceeds (No OZ)$547,227.037
Net Benefit of OZ$388,235.462