-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, TC8sM17m0F+fshJpRjyUN8/LOjFF7dV388SoDlSuGTyPTZXS7w50sNyrWyEgwSQp gww7m2pyPl3wVzCAT91H+w== 0000810663-07-000010.txt : 20070214 0000810663-07-000010.hdr.sgml : 20070214 20070214142226 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000810663-07-000010 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10QSB PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20061231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20070214 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070214 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L P IV CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000845035 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: OPERATORS OF APARTMENT BUILDINGS [6513] IRS NUMBER: 043044617 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10QSB SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-19765 FILM NUMBER: 07618240 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 101 ARCH ST 16TH FLR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110-1106 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174393911 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 2: 101 ARCH STREET 16TH FL CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 021101106 10QSB 1 qh4q306.txt QH4Q306 Microsoft Word 11.0.6502; February 14, 2007 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Boston Financial Qualified Housing Tax Credits L.P. IV Report on Form 10-QSB for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2006 File Number 0-19765 Dear Sir/Madam: Pursuant to the requirements of section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, filed herewith a copy of subject report. Very truly yours, /s/Stephen Guilmette Stephen Guilmette Assistant Controller QH4-10Q3.DOC UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-QSB (Mark One) [ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2006 -------------------------------------- OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to ---------------- ------------------- Commission file number 0-19765 ------- Boston Financial Qualified Housing Tax Credits L.P. IV - ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 04-3044617 - ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 101 Arch Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110-1106 - ------------------------------------------------ ------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (617) 439-3911 -------------------------- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No .
BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page No. - ------------------------------ -------- Item 1. Financial Statements Balance Sheet (Unaudited) - December 31, 2006 1 Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - For the Three and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 2 Statement of Changes in Partners' Equity (Deficiency) (Unaudited) - For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2006 3 Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 4 Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited) 5 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 7 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Items 1-6 16 SIGNATURE 17 CERTIFICATIONS 18
BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) BALANCE SHEET December 31, 2006 (Unaudited) Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,398,077 Investment securities, at fair value 746,100 Investments in Local Limited Partnerships (Note 1) 3,741,174 Other assets 27,572 Accounts receivable (Note 1) 1,050,000 --------------- Total Assets $ 20,962,923 =============== Liabilities and Partners' Equity Due to affiliate $ 26,220 Accrued expenses 86,709 --------------- Total Liabilities 112,929 --------------- General, Initial and Investor Limited Partners' Equity 20,852,139 Net unrealized losses on investment securities (2,145) --------------- Total Partners' Equity 20,849,994 --------------- Total Liabilities and Partners' Equity $ 20,962,923 =============== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Three and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2006 2005 2006 2005 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- Revenue Investment $ 161,901 $ 34,831 $ 339,281 $ 111,559 Other - 6,690 35,000 107,968 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- Total Revenue 161,901 41,521 374,281 219,527 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- Expenses: Asset management fees, affiliate 26,787 34,548 80,359 103,632 Provision for valuation allowance on advances to Local Limited Partnerships (Note 1) 5,802 43,073 81,751 61,049 Provision for valuation of investments in Local Limited Partnerships (Note 1) - - 250,000 - General and administrative (includes reimbursement to affiliate in the amounts of $60,773 and $84,446 for the nine months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively) 144,988 351,821 975,040 511,332 Amortization 6,834 7,125 20,502 21,374 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- Total Expense 184,411 436,567 1,407,652 697,387 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- Loss before equity in losses of Local Limited Partnerships and gain on sale of investments in Local Limited Partnerships (22,510) (395,046) (1,033,371) (477,860) Equity in losses of Local Limited Partnerships (Note 1) (48,087) (11,159) (238,298) (215,230) Gain on sale of investments in Local Limited Partnerships (Note 1) 1,050,000 - 13,844,835 4,167 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- Net Income (Loss) $ 979,403 $ (406,205) $ 12,573,166 $ (688,923) ================ ================ ================ ============== Net Income (Loss) allocated: General Partners $ 9,830 $ (4,062) $ 716,797 $ (6,889) Limited Partners 969,573 (402,143) 11,856,369 (682,034) ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- $ 979,403 $ (406,205) $ 12,573,166 $ (688,923) ================ ================ ================ ============== Net Income (Loss) Per Limited Partner Unit (68,043) Units $ 14.25 $ (5.91) $ 174.25 $ (10.02) ================ ================ ================ ============== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2006 (Unaudited) Initial Investor Net General Limited Limited Unrealized Partners Partner Partners Losses Total ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- Balance at March 31, 2006 $ (508,297) $ 5,000 $ 8,782,270 $ (14,693) $ 8,264,280 ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- Comprehensive Income: Change in net unrealized losses on investment securities available for sale - - - 12,548 12,548 Net Income 716,797 - 11,856,369 - 12,573,166 -------------- -------------- --------------- -------------- ----------- Comprehensive Income 716,797 - 11,856,369 12,548 12,585,714 ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ----------- Balance at December 31, 2006 $ 208,500 $ 5,000 $ 20,638,639 $ (2,145) $20,849,994 ============== ============== ============== -------------- =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited) 2006 2005 ------------- -------------- Net cash used for operating activities $ (853,790) $ (226,646) Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities 14,367,665 (2,369,153) ------------- ------------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 13,513,875 (2,595,799) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning 1,884,202 4,476,203 ------------- ------------- Cash and cash equivalents, ending $ 15,398,077 $ 1,880,404 ============= ============= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) The unaudited financial statements presented herein have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included with the Partnership's Form 10-KSB for the year ended March 31, 2006. In the opinion of the Managing General Partner, these financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Partnership's financial position and results of operations. The results of operations for the periods may not be indicative of the results to be expected for the year. The Managing General Partner of the Partnership has elected to report results of the Local Limited Partnerships in which the Partnership has a limited partnership interest on a 90 day lag basis because the Local Limited Partnerships report their results on a calendar year basis. Accordingly, the financial information of the Local Limited Partnerships that is included in the accompanying financial statements is as of September 30, 2006 and 2005. Generally, profits, losses, tax credits and cash flow from operations are allocated 99% to the Limited Partners and 1% to the General Partners. Net proceeds from a sale or refinancing will be allocated 95% to the Limited Partners and 5% to the General Partners, after certain priority payments. The General Partners may have an obligation to fund deficits in their capital accounts, subject to limits set forth in the Partnership Agreement. However, to the extent that the General Partners' capital accounts are in deficit positions, certain items of net income may be allocated to the General Partners in accordance with the Partnership Agreement. 1. Investments in Local Limited Partnerships The Partnership has limited partnership interests in nine Local Limited Partnerships which were organized for the purpose of owning and operating multi-family housing complexes, all of which are government-assisted. The Partnership's ownership interest in each Local Limited Partnership is 99%, except for Leawood Manor where the Partnership's ownership interest is 89%. The Partnership may have negotiated or may negotiate options with the Local General Partners to purchase or sell the Partnership's interests in the Local Limited Partnerships at the end of the Compliance Period at nominal prices. In the event that Properties are sold to a third party or upon dissolution of the Local Limited Partnerships, proceeds will be distributed according to the terms of each Local Limited Partnership agreement. The following is a summary of investments in Local Limited Partnerships at December 31, 2006:
Capital contributions and advances paid to Local Limited Partnerships and purchase price paid to withdrawing partners of Local Limited Partnerships $ 28,602,787 Cumulative equity in losses of Local Limited Partnerships (excluding cumulative unrecognized losses of $7,427,585) (18,818,850) Cumulative cash distributions received from Local Limited Partnerships (2,222,719) --------------- Investments in Local Limited Partnerships before adjustments 7,561,218 Excess investment costs over the underlying assets acquired: Acquisition fees and expenses 2,275,275 Cumulative amortization of acquisition fees and expenses (857,891) --------------- Investments in Local Limited Partnerships before valuation allowance 8,978,602 Valuation allowance on investments in Local Limited Partnerships (5,237,428) --------------- Investments in Local Limited Partnerships $ 3,741,174 ===============
BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Unaudited) 1. Investments in Local Limited Partnerships (continued) For the nine months ended December 31, 2006, the Partnership advanced $81,751 to one of the Local Limited Partnerships, all of which was reserved. The Partnership has recorded a valuation allowance for its investments in certain Local Limited Partnerships in order to appropriately reflect the estimated net realizable value of these investments. The Partnership's share of the net losses of the Local Limited Partnerships for the nine months ended December 31, 2006 is $1,501,534. For the nine months ended December 31, 2006, the Partnership has not recognized $1,263,236 of equity in losses relating to certain Local Limited Partnerships in which cumulative equity in losses and cumulative distributions exceeded its total investments in these Local Limited Partnerships. The Partnership's interest in one of its investments in Local Limited Partnerships was sold during the nine months ended December 31, 2006, resulting in a gain of $13,844,835, which includes an additional $1,050,000 in sale proceeds is expected to be received from the General Partner in 2007. 2. Significant Subsidiaries The following Local Limited Partnerships invested in by the Partnership represent more than 20% of the Partnership's total assets or equity as of December 31, 2006 or 2005 or net losses for the three months ended either December 31, 2006 or 2005. The following financial information represents the performance of these Local Limited Partnerships for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005:
Leawood Associates, L.P. A Limited Partnership 2006 2005 - ---------------------------------------------- --------------- -------------- Revenue $ 546,893 $ 487,885 Net Income (Loss) $ 142,280 $ (9,825) Allentown Towne, L.P. Revenue $ 348,267 $ 340,159 Net Loss $ (27,221) $ (30,360) Prince Street Towers, L.P. A Limited Partnership Revenue $ 451,543 $ 451,098 Net Income (Loss) $ (64,405) $ 20,354 Sencit Towne House, L.P. Revenue $ 494,849 $ 483,014 Net Income (Loss) $ (84,855) $ 7,566
BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Certain matters discussed herein constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Partnership intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements and is including this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Although the Partnership believes the forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Partnership can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Actual results and timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including, without limitation, general economic and real estate conditions and interest rates. Critical Accounting Policies The Partnership's accounting policies include those that relate to its recognition of investments in Local Limited Partnerships using the equity method of accounting. The Partnership's policy is as follows: The Local Limited Partnerships in which the Partnership invests are Variable Interest Entities ("VIE"s). The Partnership is involved with the VIEs as a non-controlling limited partner equity holder. Because the Partnership is not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs, it accounts for its investments in the Local Limited Partnerships using the equity method of accounting. As a result of its involvement with the VIEs, the Partnership's exposure to economic and financial statement losses is limited to its investments in the VIEs ($3,741,174 at December 31, 2006). The Partnership may be subject to additional losses to the extent of any financial support that the Partnership voluntarily provides in the future. Under the equity method, the investment is carried at cost, adjusted for the Partnership's share of net income or loss and for cash distributions from the Local Limited Partnerships; equity in income or loss of the Local Limited Partnerships is included currently in the Partnership's operations. Under the equity method, a Local Limited Partnership investment will not be carried below zero. To the extent that equity in losses are incurred when the Partnership's carrying value of the respective Local Limited Partnership has been reduced to a zero balance, the losses will be suspended and offset against future income. Income from Local Limited Partnerships, where cumulative equity in losses plus cumulative distributions have exceeded the total investment in Local Limited Partnerships, will not be recorded until all of the related unrecorded losses have been offset. To the extent that a Local Limited Partnership with a carrying value of zero distributes cash to the Partnership, that distribution is recorded as income on the books of the Partnership and is included in "other revenue" in the accompanying financial statements. The Partnership has implemented policies and practices for assessing other-than-temporary declines in values of its investments in Local Limited Partnerships. Periodically, the carrying values of the investments are compared to their respective fair values. If an other-than-temporary decline in carrying value exists, a provision to reduce the asset to fair value, as calculated based primarily on remaining tax benefits, will be recorded in the Partnership's financial statements. Generally, the carrying values of most Local Limited Partnerships will decline through losses and distributions in amounts sufficient to prevent other-than-temporary impairments. However, the Partnership may record similar impairment losses in the future if the expiration of tax credits outpaces losses and distributions from any of the Local Limited Partnerships. BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Liquidity and Capital Resources The Partnership had an increase in cash and cash equivalents of $13,513,875 from $1,884,202 at March 31, 2006 to $15,398,077 at December 31, 2006. The increase is primarily attributable to proceeds received from the sale of investments in Local Limited Partnerships, the maturity of investment securities and cash distributions from Local Limited Partnerships, partially offset by cash used for operating activities and advances to Local Limited Partnerships The Managing General Partner originally designated 4% of the Gross Proceeds as Reserves, as defined in the Partnership Agreement. The Reserves were established to be used for working capital of the Partnership and contingencies related to the ownership of Local Limited Partnership interests. The Managing General Partner may increase or decrease such Reserves from time to time, as it deems appropriate. At December 31, 2006, $16,144,177 of cash, cash equivalents and investment securities has been designated as Reserves. To date, professional fees relating to various Property issues totaling approximately $1,885,000 have been paid from Reserves. To date, Reserve funds in the amount of approximately $304,000 also have been used to make additional capital contributions to one Local Limited Partnership. In the event a Local Limited Partnership encounters operating difficulties requiring additional funds, the Managing General Partner might deem it in its best interest to voluntarily provide such funds in order to protect its investment. As of December 31, 2006, the Partnership has advanced approximately $1,654,000 to Local Limited Partnerships to fund operating deficits. The Managing General Partner believes that the investment income earned on the Reserves, along with cash distributions received from Local Limited Partnerships, to the extent available, will be sufficient to fund the Partnership's ongoing operations. Reserves may be used to fund Partnership operating deficits, if the Managing General Partner deems funding appropriate. If Reserves are not adequate to cover the Partnership's operations, the Partnership will seek other financing sources including, but not limited to, the deferral of Asset Management Fees paid to an affiliate of the Managing General Partner or working with Local Limited Partnerships to increase cash distributions. To date, the Partnership has used approximately $17,266,000 of operating funds and proceeds from liquidation of interests in Local Limited Partnerships to replenish Reserves. Since the Partnership invests as a limited partner, the Partnership has no contractual obligation to provide additional funds to Local Limited Partnerships beyond its specified investment. Thus, at December 31, 2006, the Partnership had no contractual or other obligation to any Local Limited Partnership which had not been paid or provided for. Cash Distributions No cash distributions were made during the nine months ended December 31, 2006. Results of Operations Three Month Period The Partnership's results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2006 resulted in a net income of $979,403, as compared to a net loss of $406,205 for the same period in 2005. The increase in net income is primarily attributable to an increase in gain on sale of investments in Local Limited Partnerships, a decrease in general and administrative expense, an increase in investment income and a decrease in provision for valuation allowance on advances to Local Limited Partnerships partially offset by an increase in equity in losses in Local Limited Partnerships. The increase in gain on sale of investments in Local Limited Partnerships is due to the transfer of one Local Limited Partnership during the current year. General and administrative expenses decreased primarily due to a decrease in legal fees associated with litigation in which the Partnership is currently involved. The increase in investment income is primarily attributable to an increase in investment securities arising from sale proceeds received during the nine months ended December 31, 2006 and the Partnership investing in more lucrative securities. BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Results of Operations (continued) Three Month Period (continued) The decrease in provision for valuation allowance on advances to Local Limited Partnerships is the result of a decrease in advances made to one Local Limited Partnership during the quarter ended December 31, 2006 as compared to the same three month period of December 31, 2005. The increase in equity in losses of Local Limited Partnerships is primarily due to an increase in operating expenses at some of the Properties. Nine Month Period The Partnership's results of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2006 resulted in a net income of $12,573,166, as compared to a net loss of $688,923 for the same period in 2005. The increase in net income is primarily attributable to an increase in gain on sale of investments in Local Limited Partnerships, an increase in investment income and a decrease in asset management fees partially offset by an increase in general and administrative expense, an increase in provisions for valuation of investments in Local Limited Partnerships, a decrease in other income, an increase in equity in losses and an increase in provisions for valuation allowance on advances to Local Limited Partnerships. The increase in gain on sale of investments in Local Limited Partnerships is due to the transfer of one Local Limited Partnership during the current year. The increase in investment income is primarily attributable to an increase in investment securities arising from sale proceeds received during the nine months ended December 31, 2006 and the Partnership investing in more lucrative securities. The decrease in asset management fees is due to the Partnership's sale of interests in four Local Limited Partnerships; since asset management fees are charged per Local Limited Partnership, the previous year's sales reduced the current year's charges. General and administrative expenses increased primarily due to increased legal fees associated with litigation in which the Partnership is currently involved. Provision for valuation of investments in Local Limited Partnership's increased due to the Partnership recording an impairment allowance for its investment in certain Local Limited Partnerships. The decrease in other income is due to a decrease in distributions from Local Limited Partnerships with carrying values of zero. Portfolio Update The Partnership was formed on March 30, 1989 under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the primary purpose of investing, as a limited partner, in Local Limited Partnerships which own and operate apartment complexes, most of which benefit from some form of federal, state or local assistance program and each of which qualifies for low-income housing tax credits. The Partnership's objectives are to: (i) provide current tax benefits in the form of tax credits which qualified investors may use to offset their federal income tax liability; (ii) preserve and protect the Partnership's capital; (iii) provide limited cash distributions which are not expected to constitute taxable income during Partnership operations; and (iv) provide cash distributions from sale or refinancing transactions. The General Partners of the Partnership are Arch Street VIII, Inc., which serves as the Managing General Partner, and Arch Street IV L.P., which also serves as the Initial Limited Partner. Both of the General Partners are affiliates of MMA Financial, Inc. The fiscal year of the Partnership ends on March 31. BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Portfolio Update (continued) As of December 31, 2006, the Partnership's investment portfolio consisted of limited partnership interests in nine Local Limited Partnerships, each of which owns and operates a multi-family apartment complex and each of which has generated Tax Credits. Since inception, the Partnership has generated Tax Credits, net of recapture, of approximately $1,287 per Limited Partner Unit. The aggregate amount of Tax Credits generated by the Partnership was consistent with the objective specified in the Partnership's prospectus. Properties that receive low income housing Tax Credits must remain in compliance with rent restriction and set-aside requirements for at least 15 calendar years from the date the property is placed in service. Failure to do so would result in recapture of a portion of the property's Tax Credits. The Compliance Periods of the nine remaining Properties in which the Partnership has an interest had all expired on or before December 31, 2006. The Managing General Partner has negotiated an agreement that will ultimately allow the Partnership to dispose of its interest in one Local Limited Partnership; it is unlikely that the disposition of this Local Limited Partnership interest will generate a material cash distribution to the Partnership. One of the Local Limited Partnerships in which the Partnership had an interest was disposed of during the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The Managing General Partner will continue to closely monitor the operations of the Properties and will formulate disposition strategies with respect to the Partnership's remaining Local Limited Partnership interests. The Partnership shall dissolve and its affairs shall be wound up upon the disposition of the final Local Limited Partnership interest and other assets of the Partnership. Investors will continue to be Limited Partners, receiving K-1s and quarterly and annual reports, until the Partnership is dissolved. On or about July 13, 2004, Park G.P., Inc. ("Park") commenced litigation against the Partnership and its purported general partners (collectively, the "Defendants") in Clay County, Missouri, claiming that the Defendants breached the Partnership Agreement and their fiduciary duties owed to Park by, among other things, failing to permit inspection of certain alleged "books and records" of the Partnership. On or about October 7, 2004, Park sought leave of the court to amend its Petition to include claims for inspection of the alleged "books and records" against Boston Financial Qualified Housing Limited Partnership, Boston Financial Qualified Housing Tax Credits L.P. II, Boston Financial Qualified Housing Tax Credits L.P. III, Boston Financial Qualified Housing Tax Credits L.P. V, Boston Financial Tax Credit Fund Plus, A Limited Partnership, Boston Financial Tax Credit Fund VII, A Limited Partnership, and their purported general partners (collectively, the "New Defendants"). On or about October 8, 2004, Park moved the court for entry of a temporary restraining order compelling the Defendants and the New Defendants to turn over the alleged "books and records" in conjunction with a transaction Park was proposing entering into. On October 12, 2004, the court denied Park's request for a temporary restraining order, and on November 15, 2004 it granted the request to amend the Petition. In October, 2005, Park again sought leave of the court in the Missouri action to amend its Petition, claiming that the Defendants were in violation of the Partnership Agreement by disposing of interests in Local Limited Partnerships following expiration of the Compliance Period(s) without first obtaining Limited Partner consent. On or about October 11, 2005, Park moved the court for a temporary restraining order prohibiting the Defendants from entering into any agreement to sell, transfer, or otherwise convey any interest in Local Limited Partnerships. On October 14, 2005, the court denied Park's request for a temporary restraining order. In December 2005, the court granted Park's request to amend its Petition to include the alleged claim regarding disposition of Local Limited Partnership interests. The Defendants and New Defendants have filed a motion to dismiss the second amended petition. The motion to dismiss has not yet been decided. The originally scheduled final hearings in August and October 2006 were adjourned at the request of the parties as discussions concerning a possible negotiated resolution of the matter are ongoing. If a settlement is not reached, the final hearing likely will take place in February 2007 or March 2007. BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Portfolio Update (continued) The Defendants and the New Defendants maintain that Park is not entitled to review the materials requested and/or use the materials in secondary market transactions because, among other things; (i) they are not "books and records" of the partnerships; (ii) Park does not seek to review them for a proper purpose; and (iii) selective disclosure of the information to Park would give it an unfair informational advantage in secondary market transactions and may violate federal and/or state securities laws. Likewise, the Defendants maintain that the Partnership may continue to periodically dispose of interests in Local Limited Partnerships because, among other things, the dispositions do not constitute the sale "at one time" of "all or substantially all of the assets of the partnership" pursuant to Section 5.4.2 of the Partnership Agreement. Therefore, the Defendants and New Defendants accordingly intend on defending against the claims vigorously. Discovery is ongoing with respect to the alleged claim against the Defendants regarding disposition of the Local Limited Partnership interests. The Defendants and New Defendants have not formed an opinion that an unfavorable outcome is either probable or remote, and their counsel refrains from expressing an opinion as to the likely outcome of the case or the range of any loss. On August 24, 2004, the Partnership, Boston Financial Qualified Housing Limited Partnership, Boston Financial Qualified Housing Tax Credits L.P. II, Boston Financial Qualified Housing Tax Credits L.P. III, Boston Financial Qualified Housing Tax Credits L.P. V, Boston Financial Tax Credit Fund Plus, A Limited Partnership, Boston Financial Tax Credit Fund VII, A Limited Partnership, and Boston Financial Tax Credit Fund VIII, A Limited Partnership (collectively, the "Partnerships"), and their general partners commenced litigation against Everest Housing Investors 2, LLC ("Everest 2") and several other Everest-related entities (collectively, the "Everest Entities") in Massachusetts state court, seeking a declaratory judgment that certain materials the Everest Entities sought to inspect are not "books and records" of the Partnerships and that the Everest Entities are in any case not entitled to inspect said information under applicable partnership agreements, partnership law or otherwise. On October 7, 2004, the Everest Entities filed an answer and counterclaim against the Partnerships and their purported general partners, claiming that they breached applicable partnership agreements, partnership law and their fiduciary duties to the Everest Entities by failing to make the purported "books and records" available. On January 12, 2005, the Partnerships and the general partners moved to amend their complaint to, among other things, add a claim based on Everest 2's breach of a November 24, 2003 letter agreement which compelled Everest 2 to keep confidential certain information contemporaneously disseminated by four of the Partnerships to Everest 2. The Court granted this Motion. Discovery is continuing in this matter, but no activity has taken place in recent months as the parties have been discussing whether a negotiated resolution of the matter is possible. The Partnerships and their general partners maintain that the Everest Entities are not entitled to review the materials requested and/or use the materials in secondary market transactions because, among other things; (i) they are not "books and records" of the Partnerships; (ii) the Everest Entities do not seek to review them for a proper purpose; and (iii) selective disclosure of the information to the Everest Entities would give them an unfair informational advantage in secondary market transactions and may violate federal and/or state securities laws. The Partnerships and their general partners have not formed an opinion that an unfavorable outcome is either probable or remote, and their counsel refrains from expressing an opinion as to the likely outcome of the case or the range of any loss. On October 27, 2005, Bond Purchase, L.L.C. ("Bond"), an entity affiliated with Park, commenced litigation in the District Court for Johnson County, Kansas against the Partnership and its purported general partners, claiming, among other things, that: (i) section 5.4.2 of the Partnership Agreement prohibited the defendants from engaging in their alleged plan to dispose of interests in Local Limited Partnerships; (ii) the defendants violated the Partnership Agreement by failing to submit Bond's request to amend the Partnership Agreement to the Partnership's Limited Partners for a vote, instead calling a meeting; (iii) the defendants breached the Partnership Agreement by, among other things, failing to permit inspection of certain alleged "books and records" of the Partnership; and (iv) the defendants violated their fiduciary duties to Bond. On January 6, 2006, Bond filed a motion to voluntarily dismiss its lawsuit without prejudice. On April 3, 2006, the court dismissed the lawsuit. BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Portfolio Update (continued) On or about October 3, 2005, the Partnership and its General Partners commenced litigation against Park in Suffolk Superior Court, Massachusetts and requested the Court to issue a declaration that they were not in violation of section 5.4.2 of the Partnership Agreement by virtue of the Partnership's periodic disposition of interests in Local Limited Partnerships following expiration of the Compliance Period(s). In November 2005, the plaintiffs amended the complaint to include Bond as a defendant and to claim: (i) that the plaintiffs need not furnish the purported "books and records" of the Partnership requested by Bond, since, among other things, Bond's request is clearly designed to elicit information concerning the assets and operations of the Local Limited Partnerships; and (ii) that Park and Bond intentionally and improperly took action to undermine the sale of Leawood Manor, resulting in the withdrawal of the highest bid and depriving the Partnership of an economic opportunity. On December 19, 2005, Park and Bond moved to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction and failure to join other limited partners, and their motion was denied on June 2, 2006. No activity has taken place in the matter since denial of the motion to dismiss, as the parties have been discussing whether a negotiated resolution is possible. If a settlement is not reached, the plaintiffs likely will serve a motion for summary judgment seeking to obtain a declaration from the Court that (i) the plaintiffs are not acting in violation of the Partnership Agreement by periodically disposing of interests in Local Limited Partnerships without Limited Partner consent and/or (ii) Bond is not entitled to access to the purported "books and records" that it has requested. Property Discussions A majority of the Properties in which the Partnership has an interest had stabilized operations and operated above breakeven as of September 30, 2006. Some Properties generate cash flow deficits that the Local General Partners of those Properties fund through project expense loans, subordinated loans or operating escrows. However, a few Properties have had persistent operating difficulties that could either: (i) have an adverse impact on the Partnership's liquidity; (ii) result in their foreclosure; or (iii) result in the Managing General Partner deeming it appropriate for the Partnership to dispose of its interest in the Local Limited Partnership. Also, the Managing General Partner, in the normal course of the Partnership's business, may arrange for the future disposition of its interest in certain Local Limited Partnerships. The following Property discussions focus only on such Properties. As previously reported, an IRS audit of the 1993 tax return for the Bentley Court II Limited Partnership questioned the treatment of certain items and had findings of non-compliance in 1993. The IRS then expanded the scope of the audit to include the 1994 and 1995 tax returns. As a result, the IRS disallowed the Property's Tax Credits for each of these years (the disallowance of the 1993, 1994 and 1995 Tax Credits applies only to the Limited Partners of the Partnership that claimed Tax Credits for those years and the recapture applies to all current Limited Partners of the Partnership). On behalf of the Partnership, the Managing General Partner retained counsel to appeal the IRS's findings in order to minimize the loss of Tax Credits. This administrative appeal has been unsuccessful and the IRS has not retracted its position of disallowing Tax Credits for 1993, 1994 and 1995, a total of $2,562,173, plus accrued interest of approximately $3,000,000, or approximately $80 per Unit. Based on advice of tax counsel, the Managing General Partner determined to concede the disallowance of Tax Credits for those three years. In addition, the Local General Partner received notification that the IRS was expanding its claims to recapturing $502,472 of Tax Credits taken in 1990, 1991 and 1992, plus accrued interest of approximately $800,000, or approximately $20 per Unit. Based on advice tax counsel, the Managing General Partner determined to challenge the IRS's findings with respect to this $502,472 of recapture, and a trial was held on this issue in November 2005. Last year, the Tax Court ruled against the Partnership. Upon advice of counsel, this decision was not appealed by the Managing General Partner. BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Property Discussions (continued) It is possible that the IRS will further expand its claims for additional amounts with respect to other years. However, counsel has advised that the statute of limitations has expired for the tax years 1996, 1997 and 1998. The Managing General Partner anticipates that the IRS will forward the assessments for disallowance and recapture directly to the affected Limited Partners and that this could occur in 2007. Tax counsel has advised that Limited Partners that acquired Units after 1998 will not be affected by these assessments. The Managing General Partner strongly recommends that Limited Partners consult with their tax advisors regarding the appropriate treatment of any disallowance or recapture assessments. As previously reported, the Managing General Partner negotiated an agreement with an unaffiliated entity to have the ability to transfer its interest to the unaffiliated entity or its designee with respect to the following Local Limited Partnerships: Canfield Crossing, located in Milan, Michigan, Whitehills II, located in Howell, Michigan and Orchard View, located in Gobles, Michigan. Although these Properties did not share a common Local General Partner, they were all Rural Housing Section 515 ("FMHA") properties. The Managing General Partner had the right to put its interest in any of the Local Limited Partnerships at any time in exchange for a contingent note that granted the Partnership 50% of all future net cash receipts from such Local Limited Partnership interest. If the Partnership disposed of its interest in the above-mentioned Properties in any other manner, the Partnership would have been required to pay a $2,500 termination fee, per Property, to the unaffiliated entity. Effective January 1, 2005, the Managing General Partner transferred the Partnership's interest in Canfield Crossing and Whitehills II to the unaffiliated entity. The Partnership received $4,166 in exchange for the sale of the contingent notes that were created in conjunction with put options entered into with the above-mentioned unaffiliated third party. These two sales resulted in 2005 taxable income of $663,002, or $9.74 per Unit. Effective January 1, 2006, the Partnership put its interest in Orchard View to the unaffiliated entity for approximately $2,100 in lieu of the Partnership carrying a remaining interest in the form of a contingent note. This transfer will result in 2006 taxable income of approximately $299,000, or $4 per Unit. The Managing General Partner, in accordance with and as permitted by the Partnership Agreement, retained the entire amount of net proceeds from these sale in Reserves. The Managing General Partner determined the values in these Properties to be less than their outstanding debt, and therefore the sale of the Partnership's interests in these Properties for nominal amounts was determined to be in the best interest of the Partnership. The Compliance Periods ended on December 31, 2004 for Canfield Crossing and Whitehills II and ended on December 31, 2005 for Orchard View. The Partnership no longer has an interest in these three Local Limited Partnerships. As previously reported, the Local General Partner of Green Tree Village, located in Greenville, Georgia, expressed to the Managing General Partner some concerns over the long-term financial health of the Property. In response to these concerns and to reduce possible future risk, the Managing General Partner entered into a put agreement with the Local General Partner in which the Partnership had the right to ultimately transfer ownership of the Local Limited Partnership to the Local General Partner for a nominal price after the expiration of the Compliance Period. Effective January 1, 2006, the Managing General Partner transferred its interest in the Local Limited Partnership to the Local General Partner for $4,000, or $0.06 per Unit. This transfer was consummated with the receipt of these proceeds in April 2006. This transfer is projected to result in 2006 taxable income of approximately $207,000, or approximately $3 per Unit. The Property has generated all of its Tax Credits, and the Property's Compliance Period ended on December 31, 2005. The Partnership no longer has an interest in this Local Limited Partnership. As previously reported, in February 1997, due to concerns about the Property's long-term viability, the Managing General Partner consummated a transfer of 50% of the Partnership's interest in capital and profits of BK Apartments, located in Jamestowne, North Dakota, to the Local General Partner. The Property generated its final year of Tax Credits in 2001, and the Partnership retained its full share of the Property's Tax Credits through such time period. The Local General Partner subsequently transferred its general partner interest to a new, nonprofit general partner. BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Property Discussions (continued) The Managing General Partner exercised its right to put the Partnership's remaining interest to the new Local General Partner, effective February 24, 2006. This transfer is projected to result in 2006 taxable income of approximately $140,000, or $2 per Unit. The Compliance Period expired on December 31, 2005. The Partnership no longer has an interest in this Local Limited Partnership. As previously reported, Carolina Woods, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, experienced decreasing levels of occupancy since early 2003. The Local General Partner replaced its own management agent affiliate with a third party local management agent that, in an effort to increase occupancy, evicted several tenants for non-payment. Throughout the three-month period ended December 31, 2005 occupancy was 92%. Although revenues, debt service coverage and working capital levels remained favorable, the Property, due to high operating costs, continued to operate at a below breakeven level as of December 31, 2005. The Local General Partner had advanced funds as necessary to ensure the Property remain current on its debt service obligations. The Property's Compliance Period expired on December 31, 2004 and therefore posed minimal recapture risk to the Partnership. On March 22, 2006, Carolina Woods was sold, causing the Partnership's disposition of its interest in this Local Limited Partnership. As expected, the Property's sales price was insufficient to produce any net proceeds to the Partnership. This sale will result in a 2006 taxable loss projected to be approximately $480,000, or $7 per Unit. The Partnership no longer has an interest in this Local Limited Partnership. As previously reported, Lakeside Square, located in Chicago, Illinois, enjoyed very strong operations for a number of years. In 2003, the Local General Partner requested approval for a refinancing of the Property. In return for the Partnership's approval, the Managing General Partner obtained a put option to transfer the Partnership's interest at any time after December 31, 2005, the end of the Property's Compliance Period, for $300,000. As part of the agreement, the Local General Partner received a call option to be exercised any time after December 31, 2005. The Partnership received Sale or Refinancing Proceeds, as defined in the Local Limited Partnership Agreement, of $4,922,665 from the refinancing, which closed on August 31, 2004. The Managing General Partner, in accordance with and as permitted by the Partnership Agreement, retained the entire amount of net proceeds in Reserves. Effective January 2, 2006, the Managing General Partner exercised its put option on this Local Limited Partnership, receiving $304,020 in return for its interest in this Local Limited Partnership. The Managing General Partner, in accordance with and as permitted by the Partnership Agreement, retained the entire amount of net proceeds from this sale in Reserves. This transfer will result in 2006 taxable income projected to be approximately $1,000,000, or $15 per Unit. The Partnership no longer has an interest in this Local Limited Partnership. As previously reported, the Managing General Partner negotiated an agreement to transfer the Local General Partner interest in West Pine, located in Findlay, Pennsylvania, to an affiliate of the Allegheny County Housing Authority ("ACHA"), contingent upon receiving approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"). HUD approval was received, and the Local General Partner interest was transferred on October 17, 2003. In addition, the ACHA had informed the Managing General Partner of its interest in acquiring the Partnership's interest in the Local Limited Partnership, pending their assumption of the Local General Partner interest. Concurrent with the replacement of the Local General Partner, another ACHA affiliate acquired 30% of the Partnership's limited partner interest in the Local Limited Partnership. As part of this transaction, the Partnership acquired a put option for the remaining 70% exercisable for $1 anytime after the expiration of the Compliance Period on December 31, 2006. West Pine generated its final year of Tax Credits in 2001. As previously reported, although monthly occupancy levels at 46th and Vincennes, located in Chicago, Illinois, have stabilized, increases in utility costs have resulted in unfavorable debt service coverage while working capital levels remain well below appropriate levels as of September 30, 2006. A site visit by the Managing General Partner in October 2005 found the Property in need of some capital improvements. Although advances from the Local General BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Property Discussions (continued) Partner have enabled the Property to remain current on its loan obligations, the Managing General Partner believes that the Local General Partner and its affiliated management company are not adequately performing their responsibilities with respect to the Property. The Managing General Partner has expressed these concerns to the Local General Partner and will continue to closely monitor the Property's operations. Based on the results of a recent market valuation the Managing General Partner will most likely enter into a put agreement, pending HUD's approval of a Transfer of Physical Assets Application, and subsequently transfer the Partnership's interest in the Local Limited Partnership during 2007. The Property's Compliance Period ended on December 31, 2005. The Partnership's interest in the Local Limited Partnership that owns Mayfair Mansions, located in Washington, DC, was terminated upon the July 2006 sale of the Property to an unaffiliated entity. The Partnership received net sales proceeds of $12,794,835, or $188.04 per Unit, resulting in taxable income projected to be approximately $16,400,000, or $241 per Unit. The Managing General Partner believed that the Partnership had a claim of up to an additional $1,500,000 of sale proceeds under the terms of the partnership agreement and investment documents for this Local Limited Partnership. The Local General Partners disputed that at least a portion of this amount is due. On behalf of the Partnership, the Managing General Partner retained counsel and filed suit in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (Civil Action No. 0006755-06) seeking a declaratory judgment and damages. The Local General Partners filed counter-claims and disputed the Partnership's claims. On January 10, 2007, representatives of the Managing General Partner and the Local General Partners reached a settlement during court-ordered mediation with regard to all of the above referenced legal claims. The settlement requires an additional distribution to the Partnership in the amount of approximately $1,050,000, or $15.23 per Unit. This payment is anticipated to be received in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008, upon the receipt by the Local Limited Partnership of all outstanding amounts due from the sale of the Property including lender held escrows and reserves. All pending legal matters were subsequently dismissed with prejudice. The Partnership no longer has an interest in this Local Limited Partnership. The Managing General Partner anticipates that the Partnership's interest in the Local Limited Partnership that owns Oakview Square, located in Chesterfield, Michigan, will be terminated upon the sale of the Property in early 2007. Under the current terms, this sale is expected to result in net proceeds to the Partnership of approximately $75,000, or $1.10 per Unit. This sale would result in 2007 taxable income projected to be approximately $719,000, or $10.57 per Unit. BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) PART II OTHER INFORMATION Items 1-5 Not applicable Item 6 Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K (b) Exhibits 31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 32.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended December 31, 2006: BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. DATED: February 14, 2007 BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV By: Arch Street VIII, Inc., its Managing General Partner /s/Gary Mentesana Gary Mentesana President Arch Street, VIII, Inc. EX-32 2 ex32q406.txt EX32Q406 BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) EXHIBIT 32.1 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Boston Financial Qualified Housing Tax Credits L.P. IV (the "Partnership") on Form 10-QSB for the period ended December 31, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that: 1. the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 2. the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Partnership. /s/Gary Mentesana Gary Mentesana Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Arch Street VIII, Inc., as Managing General Partner of Boston Financial Qualified Housing Tax Credits L.P. IV Date:February 14, 2007 A signed original of this written statement required by section 906 has been provided to the Partnership and will be retained by the Partnership and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request. EX-31 3 ex31q406.txt EX31Q406 BOSTON FINANCIAL QUALIFIED HOUSING TAX CREDITS L.P. IV (A Limited Partnership) EXHIBIT 31.1 I, Gary Mentesana, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB of Boston Financial Qualified Housing Tax Credits L.P. IV; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the small business issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the small business issuer and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small business issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business issuer's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (c) Disclosed in this report any change in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer's most recent fiscal quarter (the small business issuer's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the small business issuer's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalents functions): (a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the small business issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting. Date: February 14, 2007 /s/Gary Mentesana Gary Mentesana Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Arch Street VIII, Inc., as Managing General Partner of Boston Financial Qualified Housing Tax Credits L.P. IV -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----