Novogradac & Company Llp

Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, shares an update on tax reform and deficit reduction talks in Washington, D.C. Then he reviews the findings of a report about states' reporting of tax expenditures. Next, he summarizes the findings of a report that suggests the LIHTC could be used to address housing shortages at some military installations, and discusses a bill that would abolish the National Housing Trust Fund. Then, he reviews the latest NMTC Qualified Equity Investment report and announces the keynote speakers for the upcoming Spring New Markets Tax Credit Conference. Next, he discusses recent correspondence from the IRS about charitable deductions of easements, describes changes to Iowa's historic preservation tax credit, and updates listeners on the status of a bill to extend Louisiana's historic tax credit. Finally, he shares news from AWEA's wind power conference, and discusses the potential impact of an expansion of Georgia's state solar energy tax credit.