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We are dedicated to providing nonprofit affordable housing developers with new and unique resources that spotlight financial reporting, access to enterprise capital and professional development.
Avoiding LIHTC Tax Issues: The Initial Years
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM (ET)
Dan King of CohnReznick discussed key tax issues to avoid in the initial years of a LIHTC project, including:
- First tax return filed for a project partnership
- Tax return filed for the year the project is placed in service
- The tax return for the initial year of the tax credits
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2018 Accounting and Auditing Updates for Nonprofit Affordable Housing Developers
Rodney Sommers of Novogradac and Julie Goldfine of Mutual Housing discussed: Contributions and exchange transactions Revenue recognition NFP financial reporting standards
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- 2020 Boston Boot Camp - Strength Matters will host a Boot Camp in Boston on March 17-18, 2020. Thanks to Massachusetts Housing Partnership and Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC) for hosting the course Email Lindsay (consult.lwells@gmail.com) with questions. Learn more Strength Matters Boot… ...Read More ›
- Upcoming California Boot Camps - The next Strength Matters Boot Camps will be held in: San Francisco - Oct. 16-17, 2019 Los Angeles – Nov. 14-15, 2019 Email Lindsay (consult.lwells@gmail.com) with questions. Learn more Strength Matters Boot Camp is designed to provide an overview… ...Read More ›

- 2020 Boston Boot Camp Oct 25 - Strength Matters will host a Boot Camp in Boston on March 17-18, 2020. Thanks to Massachusetts Housing Partnership and Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC) for hosting the course Email Lindsay (consult.lwells@gmail.com) with questions. Learn more Strength Matters Boot… ...Read More ›
- Upcoming California Boot Camps Sep 17 - The next Strength Matters Boot Camps will be held in: San Francisco - Oct. 16-17, 2019 Los Angeles – Nov. 14-15, 2019 Email Lindsay (consult.lwells@gmail.com) with questions. Learn more Strength Matters Boot Camp is designed to provide an overview… ...Read More ›
- 7/31/19 Webinar – Records Management and Retention Policies – Why They Matter, How to get Started and Best Practices Jul 17 - Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, July 31, at 2PM ET/11AM PT to cover records management and retention policies for nonprofit affordable housing developers. We’ll discuss the hows and whys of document retention, including: Importance of having… ...Read More ›