Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund Investments
Over its nearly 40-year history, the federal low income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program has been both a success story and a target for various forms of fraud. The LIHTC program has been credited with facilitating the...more
The availability of “affordable housing” has become a major issue in many cities, counties and states across the United States, and South Carolina is no exception. To help address the affordable housing shortage, in 2020,...more
On September 10, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee (the “Committee”) released proposed legislation providing for an expansion of affordable housing financing incentives in their portion of the $3.5 trillion...more
South Carolina enacted a state low income housing tax credit on May 14, 2020... The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) is required to issue an eligibility statement in order for a...more
On January 30, 2020 the IRS recently issued Revenue Ruling 2020-4 that provides additional guidance on calculating income limit designations for units in a project that has selected the Average Income Test to qualify for the...more
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) established a new economic development incentive, known as an “Opportunity Zone”. ...more
The Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition (MAHC) held its annual Housing Day in Annapolis today. The event brings together over 200 affordable rental housing advocates to inform legislators of the value of affordable...more
The proposed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act released last week would eliminate the federal tax exemption for interest earned on all private activity bonds—including 501(c)(3) bonds and exempt facility bonds—and advance refunding bonds...more