Show overview
Opportunity Zones Podcast has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 427 episodes, alongside 4 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 270 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 28 min and 45 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 27 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 68 episodes published. Published by OpportunityZones.com.
From the publisher
Defer and eliminate capital gains tax with Opportunity Zone investments.
Latest Episodes
View all 427 episodesCaptive QOF vs. Sponsor QOF: Which Path Fits Your Gain? (Episode 391)
Inside Treasury's $112 Billion Opportunity Zone Report (Episode 390)
The Capital Stack Behind a Rural Healthcare OZ Deal (Episode 389)
OZ 2.0 Superwebinar (Episode 388)
Inside the OZ Fund That Skips Development Risk (Episode 387)
Inside The Opportunity Zones Playbook, My New OZ 2.0 Book (Episode 386)
LIVE Book Launch Party: The Opportunity Zones Playbook (Episode 385)
Coming Soon: A New Book About Opportunity Zones (Episode 384)
House Flushes Warren's BTR Poison Pill: Big Win For OZs (OZNH May 2026)
The Gold OZ Fund Picked by Wells Fargo and Wyoming (Episode 383)
Only 60% of Opportunity Zones Are Eligible for OZ 2.0 (Episode 382)
2027 Opportunity Zone Eligible Tracts? (OZNH Apr 2026)
STR Condos as an Opportunity Zone Investment (Episode 381)
OZ Case Study: One Dallas Neighborhood, 1,000 Units (Episode 380)
Ep 3795 New IRS Rules for OZ 2.0 Nominations (Episode 379)
The IRS just released Rev. Proc. 2026-14, the first official guidance on how states will nominate census tracts for Opportunity Zone designation under OZ 2.0. The nomination window opens July 1, 2026, with the new zones going into effect on January 1, 2027. In this live episode of OZ Office Hours, Jimmy Atkinson breaks down the new guidance, including the five key things you need to know. Note: The IRS originally numbered this guidance as Revenue Procedure 2026-12 before renumbering it to Rev. Proc. 2026-14 after this episode was recorded. More info: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/04/irs-releases-oz-2-0-nomination-guidance-5-things-you-need-to-know/
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (OZNH Mar 2026)
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has advanced in the Senate with 89 yes votes — and it explicitly touches Opportunity Zones. Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what's in the bill, what it means for OZ investors, and why its restrictions on institutional ownership of single family homes could have significant unintended consequences for the nation's housing supply. Plus, an update on the Wyoming Reserve, a live demo of the new free OZ tax benefits calculator at OpportunityZones.com, upcoming OZ Insiders events, and picks of the month. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/03/oznh-mar-2026/
Ep 378Hidden OZ Tax Advantages Most Investors Are Missing (Episode 378)
Most Opportunity Zone investors treat the program as its own isolated thing, but OZ is really an overlay on the pre-existing tax code, and understanding that interaction is where the real edge is. Jonathan McGuire, CPA at Aldrich Advisors, joins the show to break down Section 280B demolitions, bonus depreciation and cost segregation, partial disposals, and why operating businesses have seen so little OZ investment. Plus, what to watch as OZ 2.0 zone designations begin to take shape. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/03/jonathan-mcguire-378/
Ep 377OZ 1.0 vs. OZ 2.0: Should You Invest Now or Wait? (Episode 377)
With Opportunity Zones now permanent and OZ 2.0 launching January 1, 2027, should you invest in a QOF now or wait? Recorded live at OZ Pitch Day, Jimmy Atkinson is joined by Catherine Lyons of the Economic Innovation Group, Blake Christian of HCVT, and Jason Watkins of Novogradac & Company to break down the trade-offs between OZ 1.0 and OZ 2.0 — including valuation discounts, the 5-year deferral, basis step-ups, rural zone benefits, and the latest on the OZ 2.0 designation timeline. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/03/ozpd-panel-377/
Ep 376Trump's Maritime Prosperity Zones (Episode 376)
The Trump administration's Maritime Action Plan calls for 100 Maritime Prosperity Zones explicitly modeled after Opportunity Zones. And many of the most likely locations may already be OZ-designated. Jimmy Atkinson breaks down the plan, explains the potential for incentive stacking, and answers live listener questions. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/03/ozoh-376/
OZ NewsHour For February 2026
A new AI tool built specifically for Opportunity Zones is here — and it may change how investors, fund managers, and advisors navigate the transition from OZ 1.0 to OZ 2.0. In this month’s episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans unveil OzBot, a purpose-built chatbot trained on the actual statute, regulations, and proprietary analysis behind the program — and they put it to the test live. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/02/oznh-feb-2026/