Late filing.

An issuer may be granted an extension of time to file Form 8038-TC under section 3 of Rev. Proc. 2002-48, 2002-37 I.R.B. 531, if it is determined that the failure to file timely is not due to willful neglect. Type or print at the top of the form, "Request for Relief under section 3 of Rev. Proc. 2002-48." Attach to the Form 8038-TC a letter explaining why Form 8038-TC was not filed on time. Also indicate whether the bond issue in question is under examination by the IRS. Do not submit copies of the trust indenture or other bond documents.

Tax credit bond.

An obligation issued under section 54, 54A, or 1400N(l) that entitles the taxpayer holding such bond on one or more credit allowance dates occurring during any tax year to a credit against the federal income tax imposed for that tax year.

Qualified forestry conservation bond.

An obligation that is part of an issue 100% of the available project proceeds of which are to be used to finance one or more qualified forestry conservation purposes as defined in section 54B.

Qualified zone academy bond.

An obligation that is part of an issue 100% of the available project proceeds of which are to be used for a qualified purpose with respect to a qualified zone academy established by an eligible local education agency as provided in section 54E.

Qualified school construction bond.

An obligation that is part of an issue 100% of the available project proceeds of which are to be used for the construction, rehabilitation, or repair of a public school facility, or for the acquisition of land on which a facility is to be constructed with the proceeds as set forth in section 54F.

Clean renewable energy bond.

An obligation that is part of an issue 95% or more of the proceeds of which are to be used for capital expenditures incurred by qualified borrowers for one or more eligible clean renewable energy projects as defined in section 54.

New clean renewable energy bond.

An obligation that is part of an issue 100% of the available project proceeds of which are to be used for capital expenditures incurred by governmental bodies, public power providers, or cooperative electric companies for one or more qualified renewable energy facilities as defined in section 54C.

Qualified energy conservation bond.

An obligation that is part of an issue 100% of the available project proceeds of which are to be used for one or more qualified energy conservation purposes as defined in section 54D.

Issue.

Generally, bonds are treated as part of the same issue if they are issued by the same issuer, on the same date, and in a single transaction or series of related transactions.

Issue price.

The issue price of obligations is generally determined under Regulations section 1.148-1(f). Thus, when issued for cash, the issue price is the price at which a substantial amount of the obligations are sold to the public. To determine the issue price of an obligation issued for property, see sections 1273 and 1274 and the related regulations.

Sale proceeds.

Sale proceeds are determined under Regulations section 1.148-1(b) as any amount actually or constructively received from the sale of the issue, including amounts used to pay underwriters' discount or compensation and accrued interest, other than pre-issuance accrued interest. Sale proceeds also include, but are not limited to, amounts derived from the sale of a right that is associated with a bond, and that is described in Regulations section 1.148-4(b)(4). Sale proceeds shall also include the proceeds from the sale of credit strips. See also Regulations section 1.148-4(h)(5) treating amounts received upon the termination of certain hedges as sale proceeds.

Arbitrage.

The issuer must comply with the arbitrage requirements of sections 148 and 54A.

Amended return.

An issuer may file an amended return to change or add to the information reported on a previously filed return for the same date of issue. If you are filing to correct errors or change a previously filed return, check the "Amended Return" box in the heading of the form.

The amended return must provide all the information reported on the original return, in addition to the new or corrected information. Attach an explanation of the reason for the amended return and write across the top, "Amended Return Explanation."

Line 1.

Enter the name of the entity issuing the bonds, not the name of the entity receiving the benefit of the financing.

Line 2.

An issuer that does not have an employer identification number (EIN) should apply online by visiting the IRS website at IRS.gov/EIN. The organization may also apply for an EIN by faxing or mailing Form SS-4 to the IRS. Customers outside the United States or U.S. possessions may also apply for an EIN by calling 267-941-1099 (toll call).

Line 3.

If the issuer wishes to authorize a person other than an officer of the issuer (including a legal representative or paid preparer) to communicate with the IRS and whom the IRS may contact with respect to this return (including in writing or by telephone), enter the name of the person here. The person listed in line 3 must be an individual. Do not enter the name and title of an officer of the issuer here (use line 10 for that purpose).

Line 4.

This line is for IRS Use Only. Do not make any entries in the boxes.

Lines 5 and 6.

If you listed in line 3 a person other than an officer of the issuer (including a legal representative or paid preparer) to communicate with the IRS and whom the IRS may contact with respect to this return, enter the number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to the street address) and city, town, or post office, state, and ZIP code of that person. Otherwise, enter the issuer's number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to the street address) and city, town, or post office, state, and ZIP code.

Line 7.

The date of issue is generally the date on which the issuer exchanges the bonds for the underwriter's (or other purchaser's) funds.

Line 8.

If there is no name of the issue, please provide other identification of the issue.

Line 9.

Enter the Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP) number of the latest maturity on line 9. Attach a schedule with a complete list of CUSIP numbers for each bond. If some or all of the tax credits are stripped, attach a schedule with the name of each purchaser of the tax credit bonds or tax credit strips, each purchaser's EIN, and the CUSIP numbers associated with the bonds and the stripped tax credits. If the issue does not have a CUSIP number, write, "None." If the issue either has no CUSIP number or is privately placed, attach a schedule with each purchaser's EIN, name, and address.

Line 10.

Enter the name and title of the officer of the issuer whom the IRS may call for more information. If the issuer entered in line 3 the name of a person other than an officer of the issuer (including a legal representative or paid preparer) to communicate with the IRS and whom the IRS may contact for this return (including in writing or by telephone), leave line 10 blank.

Line 11.

Enter the telephone number of the person whom the IRS may contact for more information identified in line 3 or line 10, as applicable.

Line 1.

Identify the type of tax credit bonds issued by entering the corresponding three-digit code as follows.

Line 2.

Enter type of bond.

Line 3.

If the issuer has made an irrevocable election to apply section 6431(f), check "Yes," if not, check "No." If "No," skip lines 4 and 5.

Line 4.

Enter the first interest payment date. An interest payment date is the date on which interest is payable by the governmental issuer to the holders of the bonds. (For variable rate issues, enter the last interest payment date applicable to the quarterly period for which the first 8038-CP for the issue will relate.) Enter the date in an MM/DD/YYYY format.

Line 5.

Check the box indicating the interest payment date frequency. In addition, issuers of specified tax credit bonds must attach a debt service schedule to the Form 8038-TC which contains the information described below for the bond issue.

Line 1.

See Issue price under Definitions, earlier.

Line 2.

The stated redemption price at maturity of the entire issue is the sum of the stated redemption prices at maturity of each bond issued as part of the issue.

Line 3.

Enter the last date on which any of the bonds will mature. If more than one maturity, attach a schedule for each principal payment date.

Line 4.

The applicable credit rate is the daily rate set by the IRS under section 54A(b)(3) determined as of the first day on which there is a binding, written contract for the sale or exchange of the bond. Carry the percent out to two decimal places, do not round (for example, 10.74%). Such a rate is posted by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service on its Internet site for State and Local Government Series securities at TreasuryDirect.gov. See Notice 2009-15, which is on page 449 of Internal Revenue Bulletin 2009-6 at IRS.gov/pub/irs-irbs/irb09-06.pdf PDF.

Line 5.

Enter the maximum term set by the IRS under section 54A(d)(5) applicable during each calendar month in which the tax credit bonds are sold. Carry the year out to two decimal places, do not round. Enter zeros in the last two positions (for example, 10.00). The maximum term is posted by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service on its Internet site for State and Local Government Series securities at TreasuryDirect.gov.

Line 6.

Enter the applicable maximum permitted yield for the sinking fund expected to be used to repay the issue under section 54A(d)(4)(C). Carry the percent out to four decimal places, do not round. Enter zeros in the last two positions (for example, 10.7400%). The permitted sinking fund yield is set by the IRS consistent with the maximum term determined under section 54A(d)(5) and is posted by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service on its Internet site for State and Local Government Series securities at TreasuryDirect.gov.

Line 7.

For specified tax credit bonds, enter the interest rate on the bonds and carry the interest rate out to four decimal places. For specified tax credit bonds with more than one maturity, enter the interest rate of the latest maturity. If the issue is a variable rate issue, leave blank.

Line 8.

For specified tax credit bonds, if the issue is a variable rate issue, check the box on line 8a. Enter the frequency that rates are reset on line 8b.

Line 1.

See Sale proceeds under Definitions, earlier.

Line 2.

Enter the amount of the proceeds that will be used to pay bond issuance costs, including underwriter's fees, fees for trustees, and bond counsel.

Line 3.

Estimate expected investment proceeds on the sale proceeds of the issue, including proceeds received by the issuer from the sale of tax credits that have been stripped from the bonds.

Line 4.

For all tax credit bonds issued under section 54A, expected available project proceeds shall be figured by subtracting line 2 from line 1 and adding line 3.

For clean renewable energy bonds (Code 106) read line 4 by substituting "proceeds" for "available project proceeds," add lines 1 and 3, and enter that amount on line 4. Do not subtract line 2, bond issuance cost.

Line 5.

For IRS use only. Do not make an entry in line 5.

Line 6.

Enter any amount of proceeds not otherwise itemized in lines 1–4 and describe the purpose for which the proceeds are to be used.

Line 7.

Total proceeds equal the sum of lines 4 through 6.

Lines 1a through 12.

Enter the dollar amount of proceeds allocated to each qualified purpose expenditure on the corresponding line.

Line 13.

Enter the dollar amount of proceeds allocated to each qualified purpose expenditure not otherwise itemized in lines 1a through 12 and describe the use of proceeds.

Line 14.

Enter total qualified purpose expenditures equal to the sum of amounts entered in lines 1a through 13.

Line 15.

To determine the percentage of total proceeds to be used for qualified purpose expenditures, divide line 14 in Part V by line 7 in Part IV, then multiply the result by 100.

Line 16.

Determine the proceeds of the issue used to reimburse the issuer for amounts paid for a qualified purpose prior to the issuance of the bonds. See Regulations section 1.150-2.

Line 17.

Subject to certain exceptions under Regulations section 1.150-2(f), an issuer must adopt an official intent, as described in Regulations section 1.150-2(e), to reimburse itself for preissuance expenditures within 60 days after payment of the original expenditure. Enter the date the official intent was adopted.

Line 1a.

Enter the amount of volume cap allocated to the issue by bond type. Attach a copy of the national (for example, from the Department of the Treasury or IRS), state, tribal, or local allocations with respect to the issue. Check the tribal box if the allocation is provided by the Department of Interior. Failure to attach the appropriate allocation certification will result in a delay in processing this form. The appropriate officials must certify that the issue has been designated as one or more types of qualified tax credit bonds. On the blank line below line 1a, enter the year of allocation and, if applicable, the amount of carryforward allocation.

Lines 1b through 1d.

Check the corresponding box indicating whether the allocation is national, local, state, or tribal.

Line 2.

If the allocation is from a state, enter the state abbreviation.

Line 1a.

Check the box if there is a reserve fund described in section 54A(d)(4)(C) (sinking fund) that is expected to repay the issue at maturity.

Line 1b.

A reserve may be funded in unequal periodic installments so long as it is funded no sooner than in equal periodic installments. Check the box if the reserve fund is funded no sooner than in equal periodic payments.

Line 1c.

Check the box if either the reserve fund is expected to result in an amount greater than the amount necessary to repay the issue or if the yield on the reserve fund is greater than the permitted sinking fund yield (entered in Part III, line 6).

Line 1d.

For purposes of monitoring the arbitrage requirements of section 148, such monitoring shall include the arbitrage requirements of section 54A. If the issuer has established the written procedures, check the box.

Line 2.

The issuer must certify that applicable state and local law requirements governing conflicts of interest are satisfied with respect to the bond issue. See section 54A(d)(6). If these requirements are met, check the box in line 2.

Line 3.

If some or all of the tax credits are stripped, check the box.

Line 4.

If an issuer fails to spend 100% of the available project proceeds of the issue by the close of the 3-year expenditure period (including any extensions granted), the issuer must redeem all of the nonqualified bonds within 90 days after the end of such expenditure period. See section 54A(d)(2)(B). If the issuer has established written procedures to meet this requirement, check the box.

Line 5.

"Other" is reserved for future tax credit bonds.

Line 1.

If the issuer consents to the IRS's publication, through a website or other publication, of its name and address, employer identification number, name and description of bond issue, date of issuance, CUSIP number, issue price, final maturity date, stated redemption price at maturity, applicable credit rate and maximum term to assist in the proper reporting of interest, tax credits, or other benefits under section 6049, check the box next to "Yes."

Line 1.

A public power provider is a state utility with a service obligation as such terms are defined in section 217 of the Federal Power Act. If the issuer is a public power provider, check "Yes."

Line 2.

A cooperative electric company is a mutual or cooperative electric company described in section 501(c)(12) or section 1381(a)(2)(C). If the issuer is a cooperative electric company, check "Yes."

Line 3.

A governmental body is any state or Indian tribal government, or any political subdivision thereof. If the issuer is a governmental body, check "Yes."

Line 4.

A clean renewable energy bond lender is a lender which is a cooperative owned by, or has outstanding loans to, 100 or more cooperative electric companies and was in existence on February 1, 2002, and shall include any affiliated entity which is controlled by such lender. If the issuer is a clean renewable energy bond lender, check "Yes."

Line 5.

If the issuer is a not-for-profit electric utility which has received a loan or loan guarantee under the Rural Electrification Act, check "Yes."

Line 6.

Notice 2009-33 provides that, except in limited circumstances involving reimbursements to which section 54A(d)(2)(D) applies, costs of acquiring existing facilities generally will be treated as nonqualified costs. If any of the available project proceeds have been used to acquire existing facilities, check "Yes."

Line 7.

Notice 2009-33 provides that refinancing costs (as contrasted with costs of enhancements, repair, or rehabilitation of existing facilities) generally will be treated as nonqualified costs. If any of the available project proceeds have been used to refinance existing facilities, check "Yes."

Line 8.

Notice 2015-12 provides that an allocation of new CREB volume cap limitation is valid for 180 days after the date of the letter issuing the allocation (the "volume cap allocation date"). If the issue date of the issue is on or before 180 days after the volume cap allocation date, check "Yes."

Line 9.

A new CREB must be designated as such by a qualified issuer. If these bonds have been designated as new CREBs, check "Yes." See section 54C(a) for more information.

Line 1.

A "Qualified Renewable Energy Facility" means a qualified facility as determined under section 45(d) (without regard to paragraphs (8) and (10) and to any placed-in-service date) owned by a public power provider, a governmental body, or a cooperative electric company. List the type of qualified renewable energy facility to be financed by the bonds, the location of the facility, the owner(s) of the facility, the owner's EIN, and the amount of available project proceeds to be used for that facility. (If more than one facility, attach a schedule.)

Line 1.

A QECB must be designated as such by the issuing state or local government. See section 54D(a). If these bonds have been designated as QECBs, check "Yes."

Line 2.

Section 54D(e)(2)(B) provides that the amount allocated to a large local government may, if unused, be reallocated by such local government to the state in which such local government is located. If the bonds are issued based on an allocation that has been reallocated from a large local government to a state, check "Yes."

Line 3.

A large local government means any municipality or county if such municipality or county has a population of 100,000 or more. If the issuer is a large local government, check "Yes."

Line 6.

If the issuer issued the bonds based on a volume cap allocation received by another authorized entity (that allocated volume cap to the issue), check "Yes." If not, check "No." If "Yes" is checked, provide the name of such authorized entity. If more than one authorized entity allocated volume cap to the bond issue, attach a schedule listing the names of, and amount of bonds for, each such authorized entity. If the box on line 6 is checked "Yes," failure to insert the name of the other authorized entity that allocated volume cap to the issue may result in a delay in processing the return.

Line 1.

Eligible issuers of QECBs include states, political subdivisions, as defined for purposes of section 103, and entities empowered to issue bonds on behalf of any such entity under rules similar to those for determining whether a bond issued on behalf of a state or political subdivision constitutes an obligation of that state or political subdivision for purposes of section 103 and Regulations section 1.103-1(b). Further, eligible issuers include otherwise eligible issuers in conduit financing issues (as defined in Regulations section 1.150-1(b)).

List each type of qualified conservation purpose described under section 54D(f) to be financed by the bonds, the location of the facility (if applicable), and the amount of available project proceeds to be used for each qualified conservation purpose. If the bonds are private activity bonds, provide the name and EIN of the private user(s). (If more than one purpose, facility, owner, or user, attach a schedule.)

Line 1.

If the school is located in a designated empowerment zone, check "Yes."

Line 2.

If the school is located in a designated enterprise community, check "Yes."

Line 5.

If for any calendar year the allocation for a state exceeds the amount of bonds issued for such year, the limitation may be carried over but only to the first 2 years following the year in which the unused limitation arose. Limitation amounts are used on a first-in, first-out basis. If the bonds or any portion of the bonds are issued under a carryover limitation, check "Yes," and enter the year in which the limitation arose.

Line 7.

For a bond to be a "qualified zone academy bond," the issuer must certify that it has written commitments from private entities to make qualified contributions having a present value (as of the date of issuance of the issue) of not less than 10% of the proceeds of the issue. If the eligible local education agency that established the qualified zone academy has received such written commitments, check "Yes."

Line 9.

A QZAB must be designated as such by the issuing state or local government within the jurisdiction where the school is located. If these bonds have been designated as QZABs, check "Yes." See section 54E(a)(3) for more information.

Line 10.

Write in the name of the local education agency. Failure to provide the name of the eligible education agency may result in a delay in processing the return.

Lines 1 through 4.

Qualified private business contributions under section 54E(d)(4) are (a) equipment for use in the qualified zone academy (including state-of-the-art technology and vocational equipment); (b) technical assistance in developing curriculum or in training teachers to promote appropriate market-driven technology in the classroom; (c) services of employees as volunteer mentors; (d) internships, field trips, or other educational opportunities outside the academy for students; or (e) any other property or service specified by the eligible local education agency. List the value of the dollar amount of each private contribution on the corresponding line.

Line 5.

For items not listed in lines 1 through 4, enter the value of the amount contributed on line 5 and provide a description of such contribution.

Lines 1 through 5.

Enter the name and EIN of the donor of the private business contribution. (If more than five donors, attach a schedule.)

Line 1.

An Indian school is a school funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Line 3.

A QSCB must be designated as such by the issuing state or local government. See section 54F(a). If these bonds have been designated as QSCBs, check "Yes."

Line 1.

If the issuer is not the local education agency in the jurisdiction of which the public school facility is located, enter the name of such local education agency. If the issuer is issuing bonds for more than one local education agency, attach a schedule listing the names of, and amount of bonds for, each local education agency.

Line 2.

If the issuer issued the bonds based on a volume cap allocation received by another authorized entity (that allocated volume cap to the issue), provide the name of such authorized entity. If more than one authorized entity allocated volume cap to the bond issue, attach a schedule listing the names of, and amount of bonds for, each authorized entity.