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In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, shares the latest on whether listeners might see more tax reform this year [2:00], as well as updates on the population figures used to calculate state low-income housing tax credit allocations [3:59], Housing Trust Fund increases [6:33]'and what conference attendees learned about solar tariffs at the Novogradac 2018 Financing Renewable Energy Tax Credits Conference last week [7:16]. After that, he shares a HUD notice about the Rental Assistance Demonstration program, as well as a report on the amount of renewable energy investment tax credits and production tax credits claimed by taxpayers in recent years [9:37]. '

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, shares some updates on HUD's Rental Assistance Demonstration program [2:18]. Then, he discusses HUD's rent reform proposals [5:36], as well two congressional hearings [8:47], [10:20]'and what is known about the recent Republican House member retirement that creates a vacancy on the House Ways and Means Committee [11:23]. After that, he shares some good news from Wisconsin about the state historic tax credit. And he closes out with some renewable energy news on to the Protecting American Solar Jobs Act (H.R. 5571), a bill to repeal the 30 percent solar tariff [12:05].

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses the latest efforts to rescind parts of the $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill for fiscal year 2018 [2:00]. After that, he briefly touches on a package of bills developed to improve administration of the IRS [5:54]. Then, he discusses a scheduled hearing on the new tax law [6:41] and a recent House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee roundtable on expiring tax provisions [7:43]. After that, he shares news on new opportunity zone designations, a California housing bill (S.B. 827) and the recently released inflation adjustments for the renewable energy production tax credit [9:19].

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses how the Office of Management and Budget might try to roll back billions of dollars from the recent omnibus spending bill [2:12].'He also discusses a new framework for reviewing tax regulations. Then, he touches briefly on a Ways and Means roundtable discussion on expiring tax provisions [4:00]. After that, he outlines a new executive order on work reforms for welfare and housing assistance programs [4:25]. After that, he shares some brief news from HUD on the CDBG disaster recovery program and on Choice Neighborhood planning grants. He also provides an update on rural housing preservation legislation and a quick update on how the renewable energy production tax credit influences national and global wind power capacity [7:15].

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, shares updates on opportunity zone designations [1:33]. He also talks about how the fiscal year 2018 omnibus spending bill affects the low-income housing tax credit [3:32]. Then, he discusses some Treasury recommendations on modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act [6:12] and he'll have an update on confirming the next commissioner of the FHA [8:55]. After that, he shares some brief news on certain HUD fees, an extended state historic tax credit program and the latest qualified equity investment issuance report for the New Markets Tax Credit program [10:02].

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, talks about the fiscal year 2018 income limits that were released by HUD last Friday [1:41]. He also discusses the new income-averaging option for low-income housing tax credit properties [8:43]. After that, he shares some brief news on the Cantwell-Hatch low-income housing tax credit bill, requests for more HUD and USDA funding and a proposal to create a new Illinois state historic tax credit [13:25].

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, talks about the recently passed Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 and its provisions regarding the low-income housing tax credit and HUD funding [2:01]. After that, he shares highlights of HUD and GAO reports, followed by some state-level news from California and New York [11:33].

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, talks about the upcoming federal funding deadline [1:54], a House subcommittee hearing on tax extenders [3:21] and the possibility of a second phase of tax reform [5:15]. After that, he shares a roundup of other headlines from the past week [7:12], including the National Low-Income Housing Coalition's latest affordable rental housing report, the CDFI Fund's Capital Magnet Fund awards, a report on federal historic tax credit investments and a bill in Oklahoma that would cap the state's wind production tax credit.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, talks about the possibility of Republicans trying to use an omnibus spending bill as a vehicle for making technical corrections to their tax bill [2:01]. He also discusses a $1 trillion infrastructure plan by a group of nine Senate Democrats [4:26]. Then, he shares a resource for more information on state opportunity zone designations [9:29]. After that, he shares a roundup of other headlines from the past week, including the expected release date of HUD income limits, a proposed tax credit deferral in New York and a New Mexico energy bill [10:46].

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, talks about the upcoming federal budget deadline and the latest efforts to add affordable housing provisions [1:41]. He also tells listeners how they can participate in some opportunity zone decisions [5:35]. Then he wraps up with some quick headlines, including a policy hearing, HUD grants and an Iowa state bill [7:51].

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, talks about the Opportunity Zone program created through the December 2017 tax law [02:12] and how the incentive complements long-standing programs, such as the new markets tax credit and low-income housing tax credit [4:31]. He closes with updates on HUD's small area fair market rents, the creation of an affordable housing funding coalition and some state-level news [7:22].

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, shares a recap of the calendar year 2017 new markets tax credit allocation awards [1:25], a White House meeting about Opportunity Zones [3:30], the fiscal year 2019 budget request [5:11] and funding for the Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund [9:48]. After that, he shares brief summaries of other industry headlines from the past week. ' ' '

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, starts with a recap of budget legislation that was passed by Congress and signed into law last week. He also discusses the President's FY 2019 budget released yesterday. He also discusses the debt ceiling, housing finance reform and the 2018-2020 housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He wraps up with several significant news items from last week, including opportunity zone guidance.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, shares important updates on the efforts to keep the government funded past this Thursday and the pressing need to address the federal debt limit sooner rather than later. Then, he reviews what is known so far about the Trump administration's plans for infrastructure reform. He also discusses how a chained consumer price index under the new rules of tax reform could affect low-income housing tax credit allocation amounts and private activity bond caps for this year, 2018. He closes with a roundup of other headlines including the current status of tax extender negotiations and the unconfirmed rumor of a Trump proposal to institute work requirements for certain HUD assistance.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, shares important new markets tax credit announcements, including an allocation timeline update from the Novogradac New Markets Tax Credit Conference last week. He also discusses other headlines from the past week, including CRA news for community development activities in Hurricane Maria disaster zones.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses the government shutdown and its end. He also talks about the future of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017, now that Rep. Pat Tiberi has stepped down from Congress. He also reveals the new Republican lead for that bill in the House. He closes out with other tax credit headlines over the past week.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses the status of federal budget talks and the difficulties in passing a continuing resolution. He also talks about some new tax-related committee assignments in Congress. He closes out with other headlines from the past week.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, talks about the status of infrastructure reform and its chances of passing in 2018. Then, he discusses the announced retirements of tax credit advocates, Sen. Orrin Hatch and Rep. Pat Tiberi. He closes out with other headlines from the past week.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses what is on the legislative horizon after tax reform. He also talks about new practices recommended by the National Council of State Housing Agencies. After that, he discusses a recent ruling on the implementation of HUD's small area fair market rent rule. Then, he wraps up with a rundown of other headlines from the past week.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses tax reform legislation and how individual provisions could affect tax credits. He also discusses the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University's, "America's Rental Housing 2017" report. He shares HUD's announcement on small area fair market rents. In addition, he discusses Capital Magnet Fund application information, and he closes out with some information on a new Missouri state bill.