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Brownfields

IRS Regulations for Opportunity Zones and Brownfields Redevelopment

This document provides an overview of information on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations with respect to brownfields investment in Opportunity Zones. Learn more about how Opportunity Zones can help local governments meet goals for sustainable and equitable development. 

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