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Tax Policy: Preliminary Data on Tax-Exempt Bonds Used to Finance Housing for the Elderly

GGD-89-7 Published: Oct 14, 1988. Publicly Released: Oct 14, 1988.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO provided data on tax-exempt bonds issued to finance housing for the elderly.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Internal Revenue Service The Commissioner of Internal Revenue should require that the employer identification number of the users of qualified 501(c)(3) bonds be reported on Form 8038. With such data, IRS can make computer checks by organization to ensure they comply with IRC.
Closed – Implemented
The revised form has been published as of October 13, 1989.

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Bonds (securities)Data collectionFederal aid for housingFederal formsHousing for the elderlyTax exempt organizationsTax exempt statusTax lawTax-exempt bondsSecurities