Overview
Matthew Dunscombe is a principal in the real estate industry and advises real estate sponsors, fund managers, and privately held businesses on complex tax strategies, with a focus on opportunity zones, partnership structuring, and transaction planning.
He works across the full life cycle of opportunity zone investments, from fund formation and structuring through compliance, reporting, and exit strategy. His experience includes guiding qualified opportunity funds and operating businesses through key requirements such as the 90% asset test, substantial improvement rules, and critical testing and reporting deadlines that directly affect tax benefits and investor outcomes.
Matthew translates these rules into practical investment decisions. He supports fund structuring and administration, aligns investments with regulatory requirements, and integrates Opportunity Zone considerations with broader tax strategies, including cost segregation, credits, and overall fund designHe brings a forward-looking perspective to a market at an inflection point. Matthew is actively advising on the upcoming December 31, 2026 deferred gain recognition event, helping clients assess tax exposure, evaluate valuation and liquidity considerations, and plan for capital events as timelines tighten. He also guides clients through evolving legislation and positions investments for the next phase of the opportunity zone 2.0.
Matthew also advises on Section 1031 exchanges, complex partnership structures, and tax planning and compliance for privately held real estate businesses and investors, often integrating these strategies into broader acquisition, development, and disposition planning.
He is an active thought leader, publishing insights on compliance, deferred gains, and how regulatory developments shape real estate investment strategy.
Technical experience
- Opportunity Zone Consulting
- §1031 Consulting
- Complex Partnership Structuring & Compliance Reporting
- Privately Held Businesses
- Tax Compliance And Planning For Privately Held Businesses And Individuals
Education
Education and professional involvement
- Master Of Science In Accounting – University Of Phoenix
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Certified Public Accountant in the state of Missouri
- Certified Public Accountant in the state of Illinois
- Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants
In the community
Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), Member
EIG, Member