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Opportunity Zones, Generational Wealth, and Tax Strategy with Ashley Tison (Ep. 144)

Opportunity Zones, Generational Wealth, and Tax Strategy with Ashley Tison (Ep. 144)

What if one of the most powerful wealth-building tools in America is still being overlooked?

In this episode, Ashley Tison, founder of OZPros, unpacks how Opportunity Zones are transforming the way investors, business owners, and families think about taxes, real estate, and long-term wealth creation.

Listen in to learn how Opportunity Zones work, why they’ve gained bipartisan support, and how investors can use them to defer—and potentially eliminate—capital gains taxes while building generational wealth.

Ashley also breaks down the differences between Opportunity Zones and 1031 exchanges, how operating businesses can qualify, and why family offices and high-net-worth investors are paying close attention to OZ 2.0.

Whether you own real estate, have appreciated stock portfolios, or want to create lasting wealth for your children and grandchildren, this episode offers practical strategies and insights you won’t want to miss.

What you’ll take away:

  • How Opportunity Zones were created and why they matter
  • The tax advantages of investing through Opportunity Zone funds
  • How operating businesses can qualify for Opportunity Zone benefits
  • Why bipartisan support has helped the program expand
  • The role Opportunity Zones can play in generational wealth planning
  • How trusts and estate planning strategies work with OZ investments
  • Why family offices are paying attention to Opportunity Zones
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:
Ashley Tison, Esq. is the founder of OZPros, the leading Opportunity Zone consultancy.

A leading consultant and attorney on Opportunity Zones, tax advantaged structures and investing strategies, Ashley has advised over 500 commercial property investors, family offices, investment advisors and high net worth individuals on how to how to best maximize their tax savings in real estate investments, how to maximize the positive community impact of their projects, selecting an optimal investment strategy, and properly navigating the applicable regulations.

Ashley is an engaging and enthusiastic speaker and / or guest covering topics such as opportunity zones, tax advantaged alternative investments, real estate, and tax planning for leading national conferences and educational seminars.