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Information Return for Tax Credit Bonds and Specified Tax Credit Bonds

Rev. November 2012

Form 8038-TC is used to report certain information about an issuance of Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZABs) or Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCBs) to the Internal Revenue Service. The form requires information about the issuer, the bond issue, and the private business contributions associated with the issue.

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  • Form 8038-TC Instructions - Instructions for Form 8038-TC, Information Return for Tax Credit Bonds and Specified Tax Credit Bonds
FAQ
  • What is a qualified private business contribution?

    A qualified private business contribution is any contribution of property or services made by a private business to an eligible local education agency for use in a designated zone academy. These contributions must meet certain requirements and be designated as such by the issuing state or local government.

  • How do I fill out Form 8038-TC?

    Form 8038-TC is used to report qualified school construction bonds (QSCBs) and qualified zone academy bonds (QZABs). To complete the form, you will need to provide information about the bond issuers, the education agency, and the private business contributions. Schedule D must also be completed for QSCBs. The estimated time to complete Form 8038-TC is approximately 21 hours, 3 minutes.

  • What are qualified school construction bonds?

    Qualified school construction bonds (QSCBs) are tax-exempt bonds used to finance the construction, reconstruction, or refinancing of public school facilities. These bonds must be designated as such by the issuing state or local government and meet certain requirements set forth in sections 54A and 54F of the Internal Revenue Code.

  • What are qualified zone academy bonds?

    Qualified zone academy bonds (QZABs) are tax-exempt bonds used to finance the construction, reconstruction, or refinancing of public school facilities located in designated economically distressed communities. These bonds must be designated as such by the issuing state or local government and meet certain requirements set forth in section 54E of the Internal Revenue Code.

  • What is a QZABs credit?

    The QZABs credit is an annual tax credit that eligible education agencies can claim for each year that QZABs are outstanding. The credit equals 50% of the aggregate face amount of QZABs issued by the agency during the calendar year. The credit can be claimed against certain types of income, such as interest and dividends.

  • What is Schedule D?

    Schedule D is used to report qualified school construction bonds (QSCBs). It must be completed for QSCBs and includes information about the bond issuers, the education agency, and the private business contributions. This schedule must be attached to Form 8038-TC.

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Form 8038-TC is one of Federal tax forms that are documents used to report and file federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States. These forms are used by individuals, businesses, and organizations to report their income, deductions, and other relevant information necessary for calculating their federal tax liability.

The most commonly used federal tax form is the Form 1040, which is used by individual taxpayers to report their personal income tax. Other commonly used forms include the Form 1065 for partnerships, Form 1120 for corporations, and Form 990 for tax-exempt organizations.

Federal tax forms typically require taxpayers to report various sources of income, such as wages, salaries, and tips, as well as income from investments, rental properties, and other sources. The forms also allow taxpayers to claim deductions and credits for various expenses, such as charitable contributions, mortgage interest, and healthcare expenses.

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