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In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, begins this week's podcast with the general news section, where he recaps the South Carolina Democratic presidential primary and Nevada Republican caucus results and he will provide a rundown on the state delegates at stake in today's Super Tuesday primaries. In the low-income housing tax credit section, he shares news about updated compliance monitoring regulations for the lowincome housing tax credit and remind listeners about the HUD budget hearing scheduled for today. In new markets tax credit news, he talks about updates to the frequently asked questions document for Capital Magnet Fund applicants. He also shares how listeners can learn about new markets tax credit basics anytime, anywhere with our Novogradac on-demand course, NMTC 101: The Basics. Then in the historic tax credit section, he has an update on one Maryland county's successful campaign to create a local historic tax credit program. And he closes out with renewable energy

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, starts off with the general news section, where he discusses the results of the South Carolina presidential primary and Nevada caucus. In the low-income housing tax credit section, he shares news about fiscal year 2016 allocations through HUD's Public Housing Capital Fund. Then, he talks about a recent report on the challenges faced by low- and moderate-income working renter households. In new markets tax credit news, he talks about the availability of fiscal year 2016 funding for the CDFI Program and the Native American CDFI Assistance Program. He also has a reminder about the upcoming deadline to submit nominations for the Novogradac Community Development Individual Achievement Awards. Then in the historic tax credit section, he shares what leaders of the National Park Service and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers had to say about a bill that would reauthorize the Historic Preservation Fund for another 10 ye

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, begins with the general news section, where he provides a detailed description of the president's proposed budget for fiscal year 2017. He talks about how the proposals would affect HUD, the low-income housing tax credit, the new markets tax credit and renewable energy investment and production tax credits. He also discusses a new congressional task force that was created to address the issue of tax reform this year. In the low-income housing tax credit section, he shares two pieces of news for affordable housing. One is about an inclusionary housing policy in the San Francisco Bay Area. The other is one state's proposal to create its own low-income housing tax credit. In new markets tax credit news, he talks about a new report from Enterprise Community Partners Inc. that includes a host of housing and community development policy recommendations, one of them to make permanent and expand the new markets tax credit. Then in the historic tax

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, starts off this week's podcast with the general news section, where he talks about the planned release of the president's fiscal year 2017 budget proposal and what hearings will be held this week to discuss the president's plan. Then, he discusses the Federal Housing Administration's first update of its Multifamily Accelerated Processing, or MAP, Guide since 2011. In the low-income housing tax credit section, he provides details on federal legislation that would make a number of reforms to the housing choice voucher and project-based voucher programs. Then, he discusses how HUD may address the issue of providing public housing to families whose incomes rise significantly above initial limits. In new markets tax credit news, he talks about the opening of the fiscal year 2016 funding round of the Capital Magnet Fund and he shares information about the CDFI Bond Guarantee program. Also in the new markets tax credit section, he shares the amou

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, begins with the general news section, where he talks about the results of last night's presidential caucus in Iowa. In the low-income housing tax credit section, he provides an update on when listeners can expect HUD to release income limits for fiscal year 2016. Then, he talks about how a separate announcement from HUD last week will come as good news for multifamily affordable and energy-efficient properties. In new markets tax credit news, he discusses demand for new markets tax credit allocation authority under the 2015 round and how it compares to demand last year. Then in the historic tax credit section, he talks about a proposed law in Michigan that could endanger historic districts across the state. And he closes out with renewable energy tax credit news where he discusses efforts to extend New Mexico's solar market development tax credit.'

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, starts off with the general news section, where he talks about the Congressional Budget Office's updated budget and economic outlook for the next decade. Then, he shares news about the appointment of three senior staff members to the House Ways and Means Committee, followed by an announcement about the Ways and Means Committee's first meeting of the year. In the lowincome housing tax credit section, he discusses the Treasury Department's audit of the Section 1602 program in North Dakota. In new markets tax credit news, he highlights a tax extenders provision that is often overlooked, but that can be a game changer for investments in lowpopulation census tracts. Then in the historic tax credit section, he talks about a milestone in historic preservation and how listeners can share their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing national historic preservation. In state-level news, he discusses recent amendments to Virginia's state

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, begins with the general news section, where he talks about what the president said'or didn't say'about tax reform during his State of the Union address last week. He also discusses a list of tax provisions that are scheduled to expire in the next decade. In the low-income housing tax credit section, he highlights the latest commitment from HUD and the Department of Veterans Affairs to help house Native American veterans. In new markets tax credit news, he shares news about an upcoming conference where listeners can hear about community development opportunities from several government agency heads and industry leaders. Then in the historic tax credit section, he shares how listeners can submit comments on one of the most important forms under the historic tax credit program, the historic preservation certification application. After that, he recaps a recent court ruling on the transfer of state tax credits and why it was deemed a disguised

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, starts off with the general news section, where he talks about a list of tax provisions on which the IRS will not issue private rulings or determination letters this year. In the low-income housing tax credit section, he discusses when listeners can expect HUD to release its 2016 income limits for tenants in low-income housing tax credit properties and what the delayed release date could mean for properties. In new markets tax credit news, he shares news about the CDFI Bond Guarantee program and how much guarantee authority has been authorized for 2016. Then in the historic tax credit section, he discusses efforts to create a county-wide historic tax credit program in Maryland. And he closes out with renewable energy tax credit news where he talks about how listeners can comment on guidance regarding the election of renewable energy investment tax credits in lieu of production tax credits.'

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, begins the first podcast of the new year with the general news section, where he provides an outlook on tax reform in 2016 and key presidential primary dates. In the low-income housing tax credit section, he discusses how owners can comment on Form 8586. Then he talks about how listeners can apply for the third round of HUD's Promise Zone initiative. In new markets tax credit news, he shares the latest qualified equity investment issuance report. He also has news about five upcoming webinars designed to help CDFIs with everything from customer acquisition to tips for successful partnerships'all with the goal of helping CDFIs better reach underserved areas. Then in the historic tax credit section, he has some state-level news. One is about some rule changes in Montana and the other is about the announcement of Ohio's historic tax credit awards. He closes close out with renewable energy tax credit news, where he discusses the latest efforts

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, begins with the general news section, where he talks about the latest omnibus appropriations bill and tax extenders news. In the low-income housing tax credit section, he discusses a new rental housing report and what it says about how affordable housing programs can better serve the nation's growing housing needs. In new markets tax credit news, he shares an announcement on Capital Magnet Fund guidance and notice of funding availability. He also provides an update on how much funding will be available for fiscal year 2016 through the Social Innovation Pay for Success program. Then, he moves on to historic tax credit news, where he talks about an upcoming application deadline for Ohio's state historic tax credit program. He closes out with renewable energy tax credit news, where he discusses the latest effort to extend the renewable energy investment and production tax credit program permanently

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, starts off with the general news section, where he talks about the status of omnibus appropriations legislation for 2016 and the status of tax extender discussions. In the low-income housing tax credit section, he discusses how listeners can learn more about HUD's significant changes to the 2016 designations for difficult development areas and qualified census tracts. In new markets tax credit news, he shares an update to the CDFI Fund's NMTC Certification, Compliance and Monitoring FAQs. He will also talk about the amount of qualified equity investments issued last month. Then, he moves on to historic tax credit news, where he shares the latest awardees of Maryland's very successful state historic tax credit program. And he closes out with renewable energy tax credit news where he discusses the possibility of a phase-out for both the production and investment tax credits.'

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, begins this week's podcast with the general news section, where he talks about where Congress stands on trying to pass an omnibus appropriations bill for 2016. He also provides an update on tax extender discussions. In the low-income housing tax credit section, he discusses HUD's risk-sharing program for small buildings and what California may do about its growing amount of state lowincome housing tax credit forward commitments. In new markets tax credit news, he tells listeners which entity was named the winner of the CDFI Fund's Innovation Challenge and how that entity's proposal could change the way small businesses find loans in underserved areas. Then, he moves on to historic tax credit news, where he talks about this year's winners of the Maine Preservation Honor Awards. He closes out with renewable energy tax credit news where he discusses a new study on the economic potential of renewable energy and how renewable energy tax credits

Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, shares an update on tax extenders; reviews the recently released report from the Tax Reform Subcommittee of the President's Economic Recovery Board; summarizes recently updated guidance released by the Treasury Department regarding recapture under the Section 1602 low-income housing tax credit cash grant program; discusses some upcoming, critical deadlines for new markets tax credit allocates, and a bill being considered in California to create a state NMTC; highlights the Maryland Sustainable Communities Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program; examines a report that details the impact of three major renewable energy subsidies; and closes with tax credit tidbits.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, starts this week's podcast with the general news section, where he talks about some key changes to the House Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee. In the affordable housing section, he provides an update on the fiscal year 2016 funding bill for the Departments of Transportation and HUD. He also has big news on HUD's 2016 designations for difficult development areas and qualified census tracts. In new markets tax credit news, he provides a legislative update on bills that would make the new markets tax credit a permanent part of the tax code. Then, he moves on to historic tax credit news, where he shares information on technical guidance training sessions that could help historic preservationists working on federal property developments. He closes out with renewable energy tax credit news, where he discusses a new bill that would extend the production tax credit through the end of 2016.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, begins the podcast with the general news section, where he provides updates on where Congress stands on highway and transit funding, as well as tax extender discussions. In the affordable housing section, he shared a HUD proposal that could ban smoking at all public housing properties. In new markets tax credit news, he discusses the 2015 new markets tax credit online application and Q&A document that is designed to make applying easier for CDEs. Then, he moves on to historic tax credit news, where he lets listeners know about which historic tax credit industry leader is set to retire and who was chosen as his successor. He closes out with renewable energy tax credit news where he discusses 14 bills that were introduced to extend provisions of the investment tax credit. He also talks about why nearly 50 businesses in Illinois are asking their federal representatives to extend the production and investment tax credits.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, starts off the general news section by talking about the president's State of the Union address and tax reform. He then moves on to discuss the formation of a new advisory council that was formed this month by the Federal Reserve Board. In the low-income housing tax credit section, he gives an update on the disparate impact case that was heard in the Supreme Court last week. He also talks about the 2015 poverty guidelines released by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and why it can be expected that HUD will soon release its own fiscal year 2015 income limits. He also shares some news about $3.2 million in grants that were awarded through the Choice Neighborhood Planning program. In a state-level update, he talks about what California's state treasurer John Chung is planning to do to increase the supply of affordable housing in the state. He also briefly discusses a new report that highlights achievements of the low-income hous

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, starts off with the general news section, where he discusses the latest news from Washington on the new House Ways and Means Chairman, a House-approved highway and transportation bill and support for long-term tax extenders. In the affordable housing section, he shares what two influential groups had to say about the low-income housing tax credit recently. In new markets tax credit news, he provides an update on qualified equity investments issued in the month of October and the likely reason that it's the largest amount issued in one month since last year. Then, he moves on to historic tax credit news, where he tells listeners which state's historic preservation office is planning a big push to increase the state historic tax credit cap to $120 million. And he closes out with legislative updates on two renewable energy tax credit bills in the renewable energy tax credit section.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, begins with the general news section, where he provides the latest news from Washington on the new speaker of the House, a two-year budget deal, highway funding and the race for a new House Ways and Means Committee chairman. In the affordable housing section, he shares a report on what the HOME program has accomplished for affordable housing over the past 25 years. In new markets tax credit news, he highlights updated NMTC guidance from the CDFI Fund, and he provides a reminder of upcoming application deadlines for 2015 new markets tax credit allocation authority. Then, he moves on to historic tax credit news, where he talks about how a long-awaited bill could make the biggest changes to the historic tax credit in decades. He closes out with renewable energy tax credit discussion, where he discusses a new report on why the renewable energy investment tax credit should be expanded to other sources of renewable energy.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, starts off general news section with news from Washington. He has updates on speaker of the House election, information on the upcoming highway and transportation funding deadline and a look at the approaching deadline to raise the national debt ceiling. In the affordable housing section, he talks about the 2016 low-income housing tax credit and private activity bond caps. After that, he discusses a new public housing bill that could influence a markup of a HUD reform bill. In statelevel news, he shares highlights of California's newly adopted regulations for its low-income housing tax credit. In new markets tax credit news, he discusses the official opening of the new markets tax credit 2015 funding round. He will highlight what listeners need to know about applications and important dates to remember. In related news, he talks about how the CDFI Fund is allowing certain military bases to qualify for the new markets tax credit more easily

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, begins this week's podcast with the general news section, where he shares updates on the deadlines that Congress will need to address in the coming months. In the affordable housing section, he talks about the 2015 low-income housing tax credit national pool and which five states were the top recipients. Then, he'll have two updates from HUD. One is on the 2016 operating cost adjustment factors for project-based assistance contracts. The second concerns public housing authorities' use and reporting of administrative fee reserves. He will also discuss the significant regulation changes proposed by California's Tax Credit Allocation Committee. In new markets tax credit news, he tells listeners about an updated and expanded resource for community development professionals, the 2015 Novogradac New Markets Tax Credit Handbook. After that, he moves on to historic tax credits, where he talks about proposed rule changes for Georgia's state histori