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Annual Statement for Low-Income Housing Credit

Rev. December 2008

This document outlines instructions for completing the Annual Statement for Low-Income Housing Credit (Form 8609-A) to be filed with a taxpayer's federal income tax return. The form includes sections related to eligible basis of building, low-income portion, qualified basis of low-income building, credit percentage, and credit calculation. Additionally, the document instructs on reporting part-year adjustments, additions to qualified basis, Section 42(f)(3)(B) modification, disallowed credit due to federal grants, credit allowed for building for the tax year, taxpayer's proportionate share of credit, and adjustments for deferred first-year credit. The form is specific to newly constructed or existing buildings and requires information on whether the original Form 8609 (or a copy thereof) is available.

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FAQ
  • What is modified percentage?

    Modified percentage is a decimal figure that represents the proportionate increase in the low-income portion of the building for each month of the current tax year over the low-income portion of the building at the close of the previous tax year.

  • What is increased qualified basis?

    Increased qualified basis is the difference between the qualified basis of a building at the end of the current tax year and the beginning of the current tax year. It is figured by comparing the low-income portion of the building for each month of the current tax year to the low-income portion of the building at the close of the previous tax year.

  • What is Form 8609-A used for?

    Form 8609-A is used to report the qualified basis of a low-income housing project that was placed in service during the tax year.

  • How do you calculate line 11 modification on Form 8609-A?

    To calculate line 11 modification on Form 8609-A, first figure the increase in the low-income portion of the building for each month during the current tax year. Then add these amounts together and divide by 12 to get a decimal figure. Multiply this figure by two-thirds of the amount on line 5 of Form 8609-A.

  • Where do you enter the qualified basis of a building on Form 8609-A?

    You enter the qualified basis of a building from line 3 of the previous year's Form 8609-A.

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Form 8609-A 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.

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