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Capital Briefs

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Tax Credit Advisor, February 2010:

Census Bureau Releases Revised State Population Estimates

In late December, the U.S. Census Bureau issued revised population estimates, as of 7/1/09, for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. These new estimates, once transmitted by the IRS, will be used to determine the official 2010 dollar volume caps for each state for per capita low-income housing tax credits and tax-exempt private activity bonds.

Bifurcated Deal U.S. Court Upholds Taxpayer in Virginia Case

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Tax Credit Advisor, February 2010: Industry practitioners have welcomed a recent U.S.  Tax Court decision upholding the structure and substance of a transaction involving Virginia state historic tax credits against a challenge by the IRS.

Bills Would Establish New Incentives for Utility Savings in Assisted Projects

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Tax Credit Advisor, January 2010: Two recent bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would authorize new financial incentives to owners for making improvements that cut utility bills or utilize renewable energy in federally assisted multifamily rental housing projects.

Congress Approves FY 2010 Appropriations Bill for HUD

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Tax Credit Advisor, January 2010: Congress has given final passage to a consolidated appropriations bill (H.R. 3288) containing funding for the federal fiscal year (FY 2010) ending 9/31/10 for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and for numerous other departments and agencies. The measure was sent to President Obama on 12/15/09 for his signature.

State Agency Roundup

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Tax Credit Advisor, January 2010:

Pennsylvania Approves 2010 QAP

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s board on 12/10/09 approved the qualified allocation plan for the agency’s 2010 low-income housing tax credit program. The application deadline for a conditional credit reservation will be 2/26/10.

State Agency Roundup

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Tax Credit Advisor, January 2010:

Pennsylvania Approves 2010 QAP

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s board on 12/10/09 approved the qualified allocation plan for the agency’s 2010 low-income housing tax credit program. The application deadline for a conditional credit reservation will be 2/26/10.

Congress Approves FY 2010 Appropriations Bill for HUD

2 min read

Tax Credit Advisor, January 2010: Congress has given final passage to a consolidated appropriations bill (H.R. 3288) containing funding for the federal fiscal year (FY 2010) ending 9/31/10 for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and for numerous other departments and agencies. The measure was sent to President Obama on 12/15/09 for his signature.

Developer profile: Laura Burns Focuses on GP Acquisitions to Thrive in Tough Times

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Tax Credit Advisor, January 2010: As CEO of The Eagle Point Companies, Laura Burns is one of four partners in an integrated network of four firms, all involved in affordable housing.

Capital Briefs

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Tax Credit Advisors, January 2010:

Treasury Announces New Priority Guidance Plan

The U.S. Treasury Department has released its new priority guidance plan, identifying 315 specific rulemaking projects that the Internal Revenue Service plans to initiate or complete by 6/30/10.

Bills Would Establish New Incentives for Utility Savings in Assisted Projects

4 min read

Tax Credit Advisor, January 2010: Two recent bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would authorize new financial incentives to owners for making improvements that cut utility bills or utilize renewable energy in federally assisted multifamily rental housing projects.

Two Developers Take Different Approach In a Tough Environment

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Tax Credit Advisor, January 2010: Low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) developers Robert Greer and Matthew Schwartz are taking different paths in today’s tough market.

What’s Ahead for the LIHTC Market in 2010? Answer Rests on Key Outcomes But There Are Encouraging Signs

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Tax Credit Advisor, January 2010: The outlook for the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) market in 2010 is difficult to predict because of two key questions.

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