Treasury keeps tracking tax-credit investments, with no new paperwork
Published Date: 10/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Treasury Department is asking for public feedback on continuing its online system that helps track investments in the New Markets Tax Credit Program. This program supports nonprofits, businesses, and local governments by encouraging investments in low-income communities. Comments are due by November 19, 2026, and the process won’t add new paperwork but keeps things running smoothly for about 200 users.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
NMTC Program Supports Investments in Low‑Income Areas
The notice states the New Markets Tax Credit Program supports nonprofits, businesses, and local governments by encouraging investments in low-income communities.
Mandatory AQEI Electronic Reporting
If you receive a New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation, you must use the Allocation and Qualified Equity Investment Tracking System (AQEI) to report information about your Qualified Equity Investment. The affected public includes not-for-profit institutions, for-profit businesses, and State, Local and Tribal Governments; the Treasury estimates 202 respondents, 1,010 annual responses, 1.7 hours per response, and 1,717 total annual burden hours.
No New Paperwork — AQEI Continuation
The Treasury is requesting approval to continue the existing AQEI electronic collection as an extension without change, and states this continuation will not add new paperwork while keeping the system running for about 200 users. The public comment deadline for this submission is November 19, 2026.
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