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Form 8609

  1. Country USA
  2. Language English
  3. Activity Taxes
  4. Department Internal Revenue Service
Form 8609

Low-Income Housing Credit Allocation and Certification

Rev. December 2021

Form 8609 instructions outline the process for allocating and certifying low-income housing tax credits. Part I involves filling out information about the building, allocation amount, and financing sources. Part II requires certifications from building owners regarding eligible basis, elections, and compliance with section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Instructions

FAQ
  • What is the minimum set-aside requirement for Form 8609?

    The minimum set-aside requirement for Form 8609 is that at least 20%, 40%, or 50% (depending on the election made) of the residential units in the project must be both rent restricted and occupied by individuals whose income is 50% or less, 60% or less, or (if elected) does not exceed the median family income for the area. A deep rent skewed project itself must meet the requirements of section 142(d)(4)(B), and at least 40% of tenants whose income is 40% or less of the median family income must occupy those units during the compliance period.

  • What information does Form 8609 request?

    Form 8609 requests basic project information, including the name and address of the property owner or owners, the number and type of residential units in the project, and the percentage of units that will be set aside for low-income tenants. It also requires the taxpayer to make an election under section 42(h) to allocate a specific amount of credits to the project.

  • What privacy act and paperwork reduction act notice does form 8609 contain?

    Form 8609 contains a Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. The notice requests the taxpayer's identifying number (SSN, EIN, or ITIN), and informs them that the information on the form is required to carry out the Internal Revenue laws of the United States. It also informs them that failure to provide this information may delay or prevent processing their claim, providing false information may subject them to penalties.

  • What is Form 8609 used for?

    Form 8609, Application for Low-Income Housing Credit Agreement, is used to apply for and agree to the allocation of low-income housing tax credits from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for qualified affordable housing projects.

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Federal tax forms

Form 8609 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.

It is important to file federal tax forms accurately and on time, as failure to do so can result in penalties and interest charges from the IRS.

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