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Vermont’s Opportunity Zones Explained | Montpelier News
Vermont’s governor has until September 29 to finalize where tax incentives will be directed—targeting housing and development in underserved areas. The state’s draft Opportunity Zone map, crafted with local groups, aims to lure investment by offering investors major tax perks: defer capital gains taxes for five years, slash them by 10% (or 30% in rural zones), and if held for ten years, profits from the sale are completely tax-free. With the program made permanent, Vermont can keep its 25 zones despite updated rules—another powerful tool to build housing and create jobs. Listen in comfort:Get…
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