Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses legislation that would prohibit the patenting of tax planning strategies. Then he reviews the IRS’s work plan for tax-exempt bond issues and discusses several state level issues related toaffordable housing. Next, he shares an announcement about a new program designed to promote renewable energy in Tribal communities and discusses renewable energy legislation introduced in Oregon and Nebraska. Turning to newmarkets tax credits, he updates listeners on the latest tally of certified CDEs; reviews the CDFI Fund’s annual performance report; and summarizes a bill to create a state NMTC in Oregon. Finally, he shares information regardingnominations for the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual awards.