The regulations provide the Service the information it needs to ensure that low-income housing tax credits are being properly allocated under section 42. This is accomplished through the use of carryover allocation documents, election statements, and binding agreements executed between taxpayers (e.g. individuals, businesses, etc.) and housing credit agencies.
US Code:
26 USC 42
Name of Law: Low-income housing credit
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