Washington Report on Middle East Affairs

State Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Legislative Ambitions Set for Discussion at Novogradac Conference in Las Vegas

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Friday, October 27, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- State-level low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) and possibilities for federal legislation concerning affordable housing will be among the topics of conversation Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at the Novogradac 2023 Housing Tax Credit Finance Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. Conference panelists will also discuss other affordable housing finance topics, such as tax credit equity and the confluence of clean energy and affordable housing.

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  • Novogradac to Host 2023 Housing Tax Credit Finance Conference Nov. 30-Dec. 1
    SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- State-level low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) and possibilities for federal legislation concerning affordable housing will be among the topics of conversation Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at the Novogradac 2023 Housing Tax Credit Finance Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas.
  • Conference panelists will also discuss other affordable housing finance topics, such as tax credit equity and the confluence of clean energy and affordable housing.
  • "The ability to add state low-income housing tax credit equity to the capital stack is vital right now, when it can be so challenging to make deals pencil," said Jeff Nishita, CPA, a partner in Novogradac's San Francisco office and conference chair.
  • Conference panel topics include the Washington Report, debt financing and a deep dive into state LIHTCs.

NMTC Permanence, Start of 2022 Allocation Round Focus at Novogradac New Markets Tax Credit Conference in San Diego

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The announcement of the 2021 allocation round of the new markets tax credit (NMTC) as well as the launch of the 2022 round will lead the conversation at the upcoming Novogradac 23rd Annual New Markets Tax Credit Conference Jan. 19-20, 2023, at the Omni San Diego in San Diego. Sourcing leverage debt, the targeted populations approach to NMTCs and closing transactions in tough economic times will also be topics of conversation.

Key Points: 
  • Novogradac to Host 23rd Annual New Markets Tax Credit Conference Jan. 19-20, 2023
    SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The announcement of the 2021 allocation round of the new markets tax credit (NMTC) as well as the launch of the 2022 round will lead the conversation at the upcoming Novogradac 23rd Annual New Markets Tax Credit Conference Jan. 19-20, 2023, at the Omni San Diego in San Diego.
  • Sourcing leverage debt, the targeted populations approach to NMTCs and closing transactions in tough economic times will also be topics of conversation.
  • Novogradac will also offer a pre-conference workshop , The Basics of New Markets Tax Credits, on Jan. 18, 2023.
  • Tax, audit and consulting specialty practice areas for Novogradac include affordable housing, community development, historic rehabilitation and renewable energy.

Impact of Inflation Reduction Act a Highlight of Discussion at Novogradac Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The affordable housing community saw several key legislative and regulatory updates over the past few months, including enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act and the release of final and temporary regulations for the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) average income set-aside. These and more affordable housing topics will be discussed at the upcoming Novogradac 2023 Affordable Housing Developers Conference Jan. 11-12, 2023, at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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  • These and more affordable housing topics will be discussed at the upcoming Novogradac 2023 Affordable Housing Developers Conference Jan. 11-12, 2023, at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act is an important step toward stabilizing the affordable housing industry, which is still working with high prices to build housing," said Christina Apostolidis, CPA, a partner in Novogradac's Naples, Florida office and conference chair.
  • The Novogradac 2023 Affordable Housing Developers Conference is sponsored by Enterprise, Lippes Mathias and R4 Capital.
  • Tax, audit and consulting specialty practice areas for Novogradac include affordable housing, community development, historic rehabilitation and renewable energy.

Program for March 4 "Transcending the Israel Lobby at Home and Abroad" conference

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

9:00 AM Dale Sprusansky: Conference organizer welcoming remarks in the ballroom.

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  • 9:00 AM Dale Sprusansky: Conference organizer welcoming remarks in the ballroom.
  • 9:20 AM Keynote by Dr. Hanan Ashrawi: What, if any, policies have changed since the Trump administration, and new hope for Palestine's future.
  • 3:40 PM Speech by Radhika Sainath: The Israel lobby's ongoing attacks on freedom of speech across the U.S. and successful legal challenges.
  • 5:30 PM Closing Remarks: Delinda Hanley of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, and Grant F. Smith of IRmep,

Experts teach Americans how to transcend Israel and its lobby's harmful agenda in March

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The "Transcending the Israel Lobby at Home & Abroad" conference will take place at the National Press Club.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The "Transcending the Israel Lobby at Home & Abroad" conference will take place at the National Press Club.
  • Legendary rock musician Roger Waters will reveal the positive impact of artist boycotts on Israel and how to educate fans.
  • Haaretzcolumnist and "dean" of Israeli journalismGideon Levy will explore the nature of democracy and human rights in Israel.
  • Reverend Don Wagner provides insight into the widespread influence of Christian Zionism and growing backlash inside American churches.