H.R. 970 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 970 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021Mr. Burchett (for himself and Mr. Cuellar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the qualified opportunity zone tax incentive, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Opportunity Zone Extension Act of 2021. 2. Extension of election and gain deferral periods until December 31, 2028 (a) Extension of election period Section 1400Z–2(a)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking December 31, 2026 and inserting December 31, 2028. (b) Extension of deferral period Section 1400Z–2(b)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by striking December 31, 2026 and inserting December 31, 2028. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the enactment of section 13823 of Public Law 115–97.