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Qualified Opportunity Zones in Southeastern Pennsylvania

February 6, 2019

By Theodore Claypoole

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 included a new Federal income tax incentive for investing in a qualified opportunity fund (a “QO Fund”). For a brief overview of the tax benefits in investing in a QO Fund, see Substantial Tax Benefits in Investing in Qualified Opportunity Funds. A QO Fund …

Commonwealth Pipeline Coming to Chester County, Pennsylvania

December 18, 2012

By William Burke

By: William J. Burke, III Commonwealth Pipeline is looking to construct an interstate natural gas pipeline from Lycoming County that is planned to pass through several northern Chester County Townships (which may include Upper Uwchlan, East Nantmeal, Warwick, and possibly others). The timing and the route – and perhaps the pipeline itself – are …

Recovery Zone Bonds Available in Chester County

October 21, 2010

By Theodore Claypoole

By: Theodore F. Claypoole The Chester County Department of Community Development has announced that, effective as of October 7, 2010, areas eligible for Recovery Zone Bond financing have been expanded to include a 1-mile radius surrounding Chester County’s 15 Boroughs and the City of Coatesville. Recovery Zone Bonds can be used for private or …

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