About Us
Who
The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition. A group of developers, syndicators, lenders, nonprofit groups, public agencies, and others concerned with the low-income housing tax credit. The Coalition is a nonprofit corporation chartered under the laws of the District of Columbia and governed by an elected Board of Directors. It is represented in Washington by Coalition General Counsel Richard S. Goldstein of the law firm of Nixon Peabody LLP, and Legislative Counsel James F. Miller of DLA Piper, who have taken a leading role in all of the legislation concerning the low-incoming housing tax credit.
What
Plays a major role in assuring the continuance of the low-income housing tax credit. The Coalition was founded in 1988 with the primary goal of achieving permanent extension of the low-income housing tax credit program. From that time until the credit was permanently extended in 1993, the Coalition worked tirelessly to achieve that end by taking a leading role in coordinating the efforts of many concerned groups and individuals, both on Capitol Hill and throughout the country.
When
On an ongoing basis, the Coalition:
- Represents tax credit participants before Congress in seeking needed legislative changes to the program.
- Represents the interests of the tax credit community before groups which effectively have regulatory control over the program including the Treasury, IRS, FASB, and the National Council of State Housing Agencies. One example is the Coalition’s 2001 leadership in the effort to resolve the TAMs issue.
- Undertakes a public information campaign to make widely known the success of the tax credit program to house low-income Americans. In addition, the Coalition presents the Annual Tax Credit Excellence Awards to honor outstanding communities developed or rehabilitated using the federal low-income housing tax credit program.
- Educates the tax credit community as to the need for the highest ethical and business standards in all aspects of the program; the Coalition has adopted a Standards of Professional Responsibility to which all members must adhere. Although the Coalition cannot act as policeman for tax credit participants, Coalition members will be expected to live up the highest standards of fair dealing and sensitivity to the concerns of the low-income housing community.
Click to download our PDF, Standards of Professional Responsibility (44k)
Where
The Coalition’s headquarters are based in Washington, DC, enabling it have a strong voice on Capitol Hill. In addition, several meetings a year are held throughout the country, bringing members together to network and learn about the latest developments and future trends in the field.
Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition
401 9th Street, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20004(p) 202-585-8162
(f) 202-585-8080
info@taxcreditcoalition.org
Why
Because the affordable housing industry is constantly evolving with changes that directly affect the properties you manage and the people you serve. The Coalition keeps you informed of the continuous changes, while serving as your representative on issues that dramatically impact you.
How
The Coalition keeps members informed with its monthly newsletter, AHTCC News, in addition to emailed news releases keeping you instantly abreast of the latest issues and developments. Coalition members are also invited to attend informative meetings throughout the year. New resources are currently being developed to better serve the membership.
Board of Directors
President
Jeffrey A. Whiting
City Real Estate Advisors, Inc.
Vice Presidents
John P. Casey
Meridian Investments
Alan S. Cohen
Nixon Peabody LLP
Todd Crow
PNC Real Estate
Michael Curran
Centerline Capital Group
Robert J. Greer
Michaels Development Company
Greg Judge
Boston Financial Investment Management
Ellen Kauffmann
Ballard Spahr, LLP
Bryan Keller
RubinBrown LLP
Scott Kotick
Alliant Companies
Daniel L. Kraus
Greenbreg Traurig
James McDermott
Holland & Knight
Michael J. Novogradac
Novogradac & Company LLP
Robert Spangler
RBC Capital Markets
Elizabeth Stohr
U.S. Bancorp CDC
Marianne Votta
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Jeffrey J. Woda
The Woda Group, LLC
John Zeiler
Hudson Housing Capital LLC
Immediate Past President
Joseph S. Hagan
National Equity Fund, Inc.
Chairman of the Board
Ronne Thielen
R4 Capital, Inc.
Treasurer
Beth Mullen
Reznick Group, P.C.
Secretary
Peter Lawrence
Enterprise Community Partners
General Counsel
Richard S. Goldstein
Nixon Peabody, LLP
Legislative Counsel
James F. Miller
DLAPiper
Executive Director
Victoria E. Spielman
The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition
FAQ
Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition Legislative Priorities
- Educate New Members of Congress on the Unique Benefits of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit) program. After the 2010 election which resulted in many new Members (particularly in the United States House of Representatives) AHTCC feels it will be critically important to introduce the Housing Credit to all new Members as well as Members recently appointed to the Housing Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees.
- Expand the Housing Credit’s Ability to Reach Rural Communities.
- Extend the Flat 9% Housing Credit Rate.
- Enact a Flat 4% Rate for Credits Allocated Under the Housing Credit Cap.
Questions and Answers
Members are encouraged to submit questions on the low-income housing tax credit program that may be of interest to others. The Coalition will post answers to appropriate questions here. Submit a question to info@taxcreditcoalition.org.
Members
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Member Benefits
The Coalition publishes a members-only newsletter and distributes supplements and broadcast faxes about fast-moving legislative and regulatory developments as necessary.
The Coalition holds informative quarterly meetings throughout the year.
Who Should Join
Developers, syndicators, lenders, and investment bankers involved in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, as well as lawyers, accountants and other professionals who work with the program.
Nonprofits and public agencies who work with the private sector on tax credit projects.
Institutions such as corporations who invest in tax credit projects.
Membership Application and Brochure
- Membership Brochure
- Membership Application
- Standards of Professional Responsibility
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