The Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program offers tax breaks to investors willing to make long-term investments in low-income communities. The program was previously scheduled to expire after 2026, but it's been revived and enhanced under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This article explains the basics, what's changing under the new law and recent IRS guidance.

Military service members and veterans are eligible for valuable tax breaks. This article highlights key federal benefits, including combat pay exclusions, deadline extensions, moving expense deductions and tax-free veterans' benefits. It also explains how the Work Opportunity Tax Credit rewards employers who hire qualified veterans, a provision currently set to expire at year end.