-Overview
The Advanced Tax Credit Finance Course offers an in-depth exploration of tax credit financing, building upon foundational knowledge to delve into complex deal structures and compliance requirements.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs, examining the roles of various stakeholders and the integration of tax credits with other economic development tools, such as bonds and loans.
Through detailed case studies, the course illustrates the practical application of these credits in real-world scenarios.
This course qualifies for the CDFA Training Institute's Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) Program. Join us online to advance your expertise in tax credit finance and enhance your professional development.
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Course Objectives
- Develop a nuanced understanding of complex deal structuring in tax credit finance
- Comprehend the roles and interactions of multiple stakeholders in tax credit transactions
- Learn best practices for performance monitoring and regulatory compliance
- Gain insights from tax credit experts nationwide
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Topics Covered
- Comprehensive processes for NMTC and LIHTC transactions
- Strategies for accessing NMTC and LIHTC
- Effective project tracking methodologies
- Ensuring compliance with federal regulations
- Roles of essential parties in tax credit projects
- Exploration of Historic Tax Credits
- Overview of Investment Tax Credits and Renewable Energy Tax Credits
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Who Should Attend?
- Developers and tax professionals
- Bond issuers and economic development practitioners
- Community development professionals and P3 practitioners
- Brokers, dealers, underwriters, and elected officials
- Government and nonprofit finance officers
- Attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors
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Course Advisor
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Marlon Roberts
Council of Development Finance Agencies
Coordinator, Knowledge and Networks
Marlon Roberts is a Coordinator in the Knowledge and Networks Division at The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA). In this role, Marlon supports research initiatives focused on capital markets and the evolution of development finance ... tools, such as Revolving Loan Funds and Tax Increment Financing (TIF). His work ensures CDFA provides clients with the data and best practices necessary to successfully fund community projects.
Marlon possesses a Bachelors of Arts in Public Policy, Management, and Leadership from The Ohio State University, with a Minor in City and Regional Planning. Prior to joining CDFA Marlon had worked in Workforce Development and led projects at IMPACT Community Action and held various positions in local government. Outside of work Marlon enjoys staying active, playing pickleball, and traveling. (More)
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-Agenda
Thursday, October 8, 2026
| Thu 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM |
Welcome & Overview
Welcome to the course! This session will introduce CDFA, explain how to use the online software, and discuss the agenda for the Advanced Tax Credit Finance Course.
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| Thu 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM |
The Role of Tax Credits in Complex Finance Deals
This opening session frames how tax credits operate within modern development finance transactions. Participants will align around the day’s focus: execution, structuring, and decision-making across complex deals.
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| Thu 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM |
Historic Tax Credits: Structuring, Execution & Risk Management
Historic Tax Credits remain one of the most powerful tools for redevelopment when structured correctly. This session examines HTC deals from eligibility through execution, focusing on qualified rehabilitation expenditure (QRE) strategy, transaction structuring, stakeholder alignment, and compliance realities across the project lifecycle.
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| Thu 12:20 PM - 1:35 PM |
New Markets Tax Credits: Deal Mechanics & Capital Stack Strategy
This session breaks down NMTC transactions from formation through exit, emphasizing how sophisticated practitioners structure and execute deals in practice. Case studies demonstrate how NMTC is layered with bonds, TIF, Opportunity Zones, and other tools to close financing gaps and manage risk.
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| Thu 1:35 PM - 1:45 PM |
Break
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| Thu 1:45 PM - 3:05 PM |
LIHTC Strategies: 4% and 9% Deals from Concept to Closing
Selecting between 4% and 9% LIHTC structures is one of the most consequential decisions in housing finance. This session compares how each credit operates and examines the financial, competitive, and regulatory factors that shape structuring strategy. Through case studies, speakers walk through a LIHTC deal from strat to finish, examining decision points, execution challenges, and structuring approaches used to close complex deals.
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| Thu 3:05 PM - 3:15 PM |
Break
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| Thu 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
Federal Tax Credits Today: Policy, Markets & Deal Implications
This session provides a strategic update on the federal tax credit landscape, examining legislative developments, program durability, and market conditions shaping deal structuring today. Participants will assess how current dynamics affect financing strategy across sectors.
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| Thu 4:00 PM - 4:55 PM |
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| Thu 4:55 PM - 5:00 PM |
Closing Discussion / Final Questions
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-Location
The Advanced Tax Credit Finance Course will take place on Zoom. The course will meet from 11:00-5:00 PM Eastern. Attendees must have access to a computer and the internet to attend the course. |
-Registration
This training course qualifies for the CDFA Training Institute's
Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) Program. Start down the road to personal and professional advancement today.
Scholarships are available to attend this event. Learn more about the
CDFA Scholarship Program,
and submit your application today.
Please note that the application deadline is two weeks prior to the course start date.
CDFA permits only one person to log in and participate in the course. If multiple people are accessing the course without paying to attend, we will terminate the connection and access. CDFA offers group discounts for organizations that wish to register multiple people.
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CDFA Member: $500
Non-Member: $825
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CDFA Member: $625
Non-Member: $950
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