Michael Novogradac

San Francisco

Publisher at Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits

Managing Ptr., Novogradac & Co. LLP, affordable housing, community development, opportunity zones, historic preservation & renewable energy. Uber Rtg. 4.95

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Twinned or Sidecars: Pairing Tax Incentives to Spur More Community Development

1 month ago | novoco.com | Michael Novogradac

When I testified about community development tax incentives last summer before the Senate Finance Committee, the first question from Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho (then the ranking member, now the chair), was how Congress could help enhance the efficiency of using multiple tax incentives together.
Don’t Wait on Congress: How States Can Better Use PABs To Increase the Supply of Affordable Rental Housing

2 months ago | novoco.com | Michael Novogradac

Rather than wait on Congress, states should act now to increase the supply of affordable rental housing by optimizing how they use their private activity bonds (PABs) cap.
Tax Legislation Provides Rare Moment to Enhance and Make Permanent Opportunity Zones

Mar 3, 2025 | novoco.com | Michael Novogradac

This year presents a rare moment for the opportunity zones (OZ) incentive to be enhanced and made permanent. Why? The Republican-controlled Congress and President Donald Trump are widely expected to prioritize the enhancement and permanence of OZs as they strive to enact a tax bill that extends many of the expiring provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. That 2017 tax bill enacted the OZ incentive. The OZ incentive has driven billions of dollars of private equity into low-income communities.
Second Trump Administration Presents Regulatory Policy Opportunities, and Risks

Feb 3, 2025 | novoco.com | Michael Novogradac

While there’s justified focus on the coming “Super Bowl of Tax,” as President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress seek to extend many expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a new administration also presents an opportunity to advance community development tax incentives through regulatory policy.
Republican Sweep Changes Landscape for Community Development Tax Incentives

Dec 2, 2024 | novoco.com | Michael Novogradac

After considerable speculation for many months, the Republican sweep of the White House and both chambers of Congress in November’s election clarified the landscape for advocates of community development tax incentives. Those stakeholders now face similar terrain as that which followed the 2016 election, albeit with notable differences. Election results are also the focus of the Nov.
The Urgent Need to Prioritize Preserving Affordable Rental Multifamily Housing | Novogradac

Nov 1, 2024 | novoco.com | Michael Novogradac

Affordable rental housing is in the spotlight.
Looking to the Future: Insights from 35 years in Community Development

Oct 1, 2024 | novoco.com | Michael Novogradac

On an unseasonably warm October day 35 years ago, Oct. 17, 1989, Novogradac was born in San Francisco–beginning a community development journey that has taught us much. Novogradac’s 35th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on what we’ve learned, particularly concepts to help community development practitioners address challenges, identify opportunities and achieve greater success over the next 35 years and beyond.
New commander takes charge at Operational Test Command

Jul 1, 2024 | army.mil | Michael Novogradac

WEST FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The new commander charged with testing all new and modernized Army equipment systems said Monday he is honored to serve Soldiers. “OTC will continue to provide realistic operational testing to enable our Soldiers – our nation’s most prized possession – to win decisively on the battlefield,” said Brig. Gen. Shannon-Mikal Lucas, arriving to the U.S. Army Operational Test Command as its 32nd commander.