June 28, 2011

Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses the status of deficit reduction talks in Washington, D.C. Then, he reviews a call to action from the Housing Advisory Group, a report from the Federal Housing Finance Agency about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the future of Texas's low-income housing tax credit allocating agency. Next, he shares the latest news about the 9th round of NMTC applications as well as a new call for the extension of the New Markets Tax Credit in the Senate. He also reviews some of the findings of a report about trends in solar demand, manufacturing and pricing. Finally, he discusses a recent ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals about a case involving a fa'ade easement deduction.