Treasury Seeks Input on Tax Credit Paperwork
Published Date: 6/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The Treasury Department wants your thoughts on how it collects info for the New Markets Tax Credit Program, which helps investors support community projects. They’re aiming to keep paperwork easy and clear, so if you have ideas or concerns, speak up by August 17, 2026. This won’t cost you money but could change how info is tracked and shared.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory AQEI Electronic Reporting
Allocatees receiving New Markets Tax Credit allocations must use the AQEI electronic system to report Qualified Equity Investments and related information. The AQEI is used to track issuance timing, ensure no Allocatee exceeds its allocation authority, provide basic investor data for program evaluation, and report on the status of Qualified Active Low-Income Community Businesses and Qualified Low-Income Community Investments at the end of the tax credit compliance period.
AQEI Renewal and Comment Deadline
The CDFI Fund is renewing its information collection for the Allocation and Qualified Equity Investment Tracking System (AQEI) and asks for public comments by August 17, 2026. The renewal lists OMB Control Number 1559-0024, estimates 202 respondents, 1,010 annual responses, 1.5 hours per respondent, and a total annual burden of 1,515 hours.
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