There has never been a better time to invest in Indiana. With the designation of 156 new Opportunity Zones and ranking #1 in the Midwest and #5 in the nation on Chief Executive’s “Best States for Business” list, big things are happening
and we want you to be a part of it.
Why Indiana? Because we are taking business to the Next Level in a State That Works. But it’s about more than just good business sense. It’s about building something that will last. It’s about
the freedom to set our own terms. It’s about the place we call home.
"[The Opportunity Zone Program] provides one more tool to attract investment and help more of our Hoosier communities succeed."
Governor Eric J. Holcomb
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (P.L. 115-97) allowed governors to nominate certain census tracts as Opportunity Zones, subject to approval from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Up to 25% of a state’s low-income census tracts were eligible
for designation.
The 156 Opportunity Zones in Indiana were selected based on a combination of factors including existing economic development programs and local coordination, economic and community data, likelihood of attracting short- and
long-term investment, and growing industry sectors within the community. Rest assured that we’ve put in the time and effort so that you have access to the areas that are ready for investment.
In October, the U.S. Department of the
Treasury released initial guidance for investors interested in Opportunity Zones. The guidance provides clarity on several items related to Opportunity Zones including who is eligible to participate, the timing of transactions necessary for satisfying
the requirements of the statute, certain rules related to the creation of an Opportunity Fund, and how to ensure the fund remains qualified for the tax incentives provided through the program. The full regulations can be found at
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/reg-115420-18.pdf.
Looking for more information about Opportunity Zones? The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Economic Innovation Group have provided more information
here and
here. The text of the legislation creating the Opportunity Zone program can be accessed
here.
This page will be updated as the U.S. Department of the Treasury continues to release guidance on the Opportunity Zone program. Please contact OpportunityZones@gov.in.gov if you have any questions about the Opportunity Zone program.