8038-CP Instructions for Form 8038-CP

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Instructions for Form
8038-CP and Schedule A
(Form 8038-CP)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

(Rev. December 2024)

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Return for Credit Payments to Issuers of Qualified Bonds
Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless
otherwise noted.

Future Developments

For the latest information about developments related to Form
8038-CP and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after
they were published, go to IRS.gov/Form8038CP.

What's New

Report numbers. There are updated instructions for line 10
concerning different departments of an issuer using the same
EIN.
Interest payment date. There are updated instructions for
line 18 related to final returns.

Reminders

Electronic filing is available and may be required. Under
final regulations (T.D. 9972) published in February 2023, filers
are required to file Form 8038-CP electronically if they are
required to file 10 or more returns of any type in a calendar year.
The final regulations are effective for Forms 8038-CP filed after
December 31, 2023. Additionally, any other filer of Form
8038-CP may voluntarily file Form 8038-CP electronically. (See
Where To File, later, for more information.)

General Instructions
Use Correct Version of Form and Schedule A

Use the January 2022 version of Form 8038-CP and the
December 2022 version of Schedule A to Form 8038-CP.
Receipt by the IRS of a prior version of the Form 8038-CP could
result in a delay of the credit payment or otherwise affect normal
processing.

Purpose of Form

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
created build America bonds (BABs) and recovery zone
economic development bonds (RZEDBs). The Hiring Incentives
to Restore Employment Act (HIRE Act) provided an option for
issuers of new clean renewable energy bonds (NCREBs),
qualified energy conservation bonds (QECBs), qualified zone
academy bonds (QZABs), and qualified school construction
bonds (QSCBs) to elect to issue such bonds as specified tax
credit bonds. The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance
Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the Tax Relief
Act) discontinued the option to elect to issue QZABs as
specified tax credit bonds for bonds issued pursuant to an
allocation of the 2011 or later national QZAB limitation. The
ARRA, the HIRE Act, and the Tax Relief Act are referred to
throughout these instructions as “the Acts”.
Note. Only issuers of BABs and RZEDBs issued before January
1, 2011, and specified tax credit bonds issued before January 1,
2018, that qualify for, and have elected to receive, a refundable

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credit under former section 6431 may file Form 8038-CP. The
authority to issue BABs and RZEDBs expired on January 1,
2011. If an issuer takes action that results in a significant
modification or reissuance of BABs or RZEDBs after December
31, 2010, then the bonds may no longer be qualified bonds
under the applicable section and the issuer may no longer be
entitled to request a payment using Form 8038-CP.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L. 115-97) repealed the
authority to issue tax credit bonds (including the election to
receive a refundable credit under former section 6431), including
specified tax credit bonds. The repeal applies to qualified
forestry conservation bonds, NCREBs, QECBs, QZABs, and
QSCBs issued after December 31, 2017. If an issuer takes
action that results in a significant modification or reissuance of
specified tax credit bonds after the effective date of the Tax Cuts
and Jobs Act, then the bonds may no longer be qualified bonds
under the applicable section and the issuer may no longer be
entitled to request a payment using Form 8038-CP.
Form 8038-CP is used by issuers of BABs and RZEDBs, and
specified tax credit bonds (Direct Pay bonds) that elect to
receive a direct payment from the federal government equal to a
percentage of the interest payments on these bonds. For more
information, see Notices 2009-26, 2009-16 I.R.B. 833, and
2010-35, 2010-19 I.R.B. 660.
Note. Each type of bond must be reported on a separate Form
8038-CP.
Other tax credit bonds, including QZABs issued pursuant to
an allocation of 2011 (or later) volume cap, qualified forestry
conservation bonds, clean renewable energy bonds, and
Midwestern tax credit bonds are not eligible for the election by
the issuer to receive refundable credit payments under former
section 6431(f).
This return is to be filed only if, as of the date filed, the
issuer of the outstanding bonds for which this return is
CAUTION submitted has reasonably concluded that the bonds
meet all applicable requirements for the payment of the
requested credit.

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Who Must File

Issuers of BABs (Direct Pay), RZEDBs, and specified tax credit
bonds must submit this return to request credit payments
payable under “the Acts”.

What To File

Issuers of BABs (Direct Pay), RZEDBs, and specified tax credit
bonds are required to submit the most recent version of Form
8038-CP, after the effective date of the version, to request
payment of a refundable credit. As of the date of publication of
these instructions, the most recent version of Form 8038-CP is
the January 2022 version to be used for all such forms to be
received by the IRS on or after January 1, 2022. As of the date of
publication of these instructions, the most recent version of
Schedule A is the December 2022 version.

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The payment requested on Form 8038-CP can only relate to
the interest payable on a single bond issue. If the issue has both
fixed rate bonds and variable rate bonds, file a separate Form
8038-CP for each interest rate structure. If a single bond issue
constitutes both BABs (Direct Pay) and RZEDBs, file a separate
Form 8038-CP for each type of bond.
File a separate Form 8038-CP with a Schedule A for
NCREBs, QECBs, QZABs, and QSCBs. If the information
provided on the return relates to more than one type of bond or if
the return is not completed in full, the credit payment could be
delayed or normal processing could otherwise be affected. In
order to process the refundable credit payment, the IRS will
correspond with the designated contact person listed in Part II, at
the address in Part II, as necessary.

filing” rule for tax returns. Go to IRS.gov/PDS for the current list
of designated services.
The PDS can tell you how to get written proof of the mailing
date.
For the IRS mailing address to use if you're using PDSs, go to
IRS.gov/PDSstreetAddresses.

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When To File

A Form 8038-CP filed for fixed rate bonds must be filed no later
than 45 days before the relevant interest payment date. Form
8038-CP may not, however, be submitted earlier than 90 days
before the relevant interest payment date. See Notice 2009-26,
2009-16 I.R.B. 883.

For variable rate bonds, when the issuer knows the interest
payment amount 45 days prior to the interest payment date,
Form 8038-CP may be filed within the same timelines as fixed
rate bonds (45 days before the relevant interest payment date
but no earlier than 90 days before the relevant interest payment
date). However, a separate Form 8038-CP should still be filed for
the variable rate bonds. See also the specific instructions below
for completing line 17a.
For variable rate bonds when the issuer doesn’t know the
interest payment amount 45 days prior to the interest payment
date, the issuer must aggregate all credit payments on a
quarterly basis and file a Form 8038-CP for reimbursement in
arrears no later than 45 days after the last interest payment date
within the quarterly period for which the reimbursement is being
requested. See also the specific instructions below for
completing line 17a.

Where To File
Mandatory electronic filing. A filer required to file at least 10
returns of any type during the calendar year must file Forms
8038-CP electronically starting in 2024. “Returns” for purposes
of these instructions include information returns (for example,
Forms W-2 and Forms 1099), income tax returns, employment
tax returns (including quarterly Forms 941, Employer's
QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return), and excise tax returns. For
general information about electronic filing, go to IRS.gov/Efile,
and see Pub. 4163, Modernized e-File (MeF) Information for
Authorized IRS e-File Providers for Business Returns.
Waivers and exemptions. On a year-by-year basis, the IRS
may waive the requirements to file Form 8038-CP electronically.
In certain circumstances, a filer may be administratively exempt
from the requirement to file electronically. The filer should keep
documentation supporting their undue hardship or other
applicable reason for not filing electronically in the filer’s records.
For more information about mandatory electronic filing, waivers,
and exemptions, see Regulations section 301.6011-11.
Paper returns. For filers submitting paper returns, send Form
8038-CP to:
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Center
Ogden, UT 84201-0050
Private delivery services (PDSs). Paper filers can use certain
PDSs designated by the IRS to meet the “timely mailing as timely
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CAUTION

Assembling Form 8038-CP, Schedule A, and
Attachments

Before filing Form 8038-CP, assemble the package of the core
form, Schedule A, and attachments in the following order.
1. Core form with Parts I through III, Direct Deposit (if
applicable), Signature and Consent, and Paid Preparer Use Only
(if applicable) completed.
2. Schedule A completed, if applicable. Schedule A must
be submitted for all NCREBs, QECBs, QZABs, and QSCBs for
which the issuer has elected to receive a refundable credit under
former section 6431.
3. Attachments completed as applicable. If applicable,
include:
a. An explanation for an amended return,
b. An explanation for line 21c,
c. A revised debt service schedule,
d. An explanation for line 23b, and
e. An explanation for line 24b.
Don't attach materials not authorized in these instructions or
not otherwise authorized by the IRS.
To facilitate the processing of your e-filed return, don't
password protect or encrypt PDF attachments.
CAUTION Password protecting or encrypting a PDF file that is
attached to an e-filed return prevents the IRS from opening the
attachment.

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Other Forms That May Be Required

For rebating arbitrage (or paying a penalty in lieu of arbitrage
rebate) to the federal government, use Form 8038-T, Arbitrage
Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate.

No Rounding to Whole Dollars

You must enter cents on the form. Do not round amounts to the
nearest dollar (for example, $1.75 must be entered as $1.75, not
$2.00; conversely, $1.25 must be entered as $1.25, not $1.00).
Round fractional cents to the next lowest cent (for example,
round $1.996 down and enter as $1.99). The amount paid to you
will be based on these parameters.

Where the Requested Payment Will Be Sent

The credit payment on line 22 will be sent by check to the entity
that is to receive payment listed in Part I at the address
designated in Part I, unless the issuer has elected to have the
payment deposited directly, in which case the payment will be
directly deposited to the Automated Clearing House (ACH)
routing and account numbers listed on lines 26a and 26c.
Note. If the entity listed in Part I is not the issuer, the ACH
routing and account numbers listed on lines 26a and 26c must
be the account information of the entity listed in Part I. If the
entity listed in Part I is the issuer, the account information must
be the account information of the issuer. The issuer must enter

the correct ACH routing and account numbers on Form 8038-CP
to receive a direct deposit.
If the amount of the credit payment requested is required
to be offset against other outstanding taxes or
CAUTION obligations, then the credit payment to be received could
be less than the amount requested. For more information, see
Notices 2009-26 and 2010-35.

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Specific Instructions

a. On line 18, enter the same interest payment date as
reported on the original final return.
b. Complete lines 19a–24b using the information reported
on the original final return in addition to the new or corrected
information. (See the applicable instructions, later.)
c. The entry for line 25 must be “Yes.” Failure to check “Yes”
on line 25 could result in a delay in processing or otherwise
affect normal processing.
5. If the direct deposit information on the original final return
is still current, enter the same information as provided on the
original final return. If the direct deposit information on the
original final return isn’t correct, leave lines 26a, 26b, and 26c
blank on the amended return and we will send any required
payment by a check to the entity listed in Part I at the address
listed in Part I of the amended return.
6. Complete the Signature and Consent part of the form
using current information.

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Part I—Information on Entity That Is To Receive
Payment
Amended Return

When to check the “Amended Return” box. An amended
return can only be filed if you are filing to correct errors in Part III
on a previously filed final return. A previously filed final return
means:
1. Form 8038-CP previously submitted for the final interest
payment date for the bonds; and
2. “Yes” is checked on:
a. Line 25 of the January 2020 or later versions of Form
8038-CP, or
b. Line 23 of the January 2012 or prior versions of Form
8038-CP.

Entries on the amended return. The following are directions
for the entries to make on the amended return.
1. Check the “Amended Return” box in the heading of Part I
of the return.
2. Complete Part I of the amended return as follows.
a. Enter the same information for lines 1–4 as reported on
the original final return.
b. Complete lines 5–6 using current information.
3. Complete Part II of the amended return as follows.
a. Enter the same information for lines 7–9 as reported on
the original final return.
b. Enter the correct three-digit original report number on
line 10.
i. For the January 2020 and prior versions of Form 8038-CP,
the report number was assigned by the IRS. You were notified of
the report number in Notice CP152A. Enter the original report
number from Notice CP152A for the final return. If you can’t
locate Notice CP152A for the final return on the January 2020
and prior versions of Form 8038-CP, enter report number 499 on
line 10 of the amended return.
Note. Use of report number 499 will notify the IRS that you don’t
have the original report number. Lack of the original report
number may affect normal processing of the amendment.
ii. For the January 2022 and later versions of Form 8038-CP,
you assigned the report number for entry on line 10. Enter the
same report number you entered on the original final return.
c. Enter the same information for lines 11–14 as reported on
the original final return.
d. Complete lines 15–16 using current information.
e. Check the appropriate box on line 17a.
f. On line 17b, enter the same issue price amount as
reported on the original final return.
g. On line 17c, enter the appropriate three-digit code. (See
the instructions for Part II, line 17c, later.)
4. Complete Part III of the amended return as follows.

Filing the amended return.
• If the previously filed final return was permitted to be filed on
paper and was filed using a paper return, the amended return
must be filed using a paper return.
• If the previously filed final return was permitted to be filed on
paper, but was filed electronically, the amended return may be
filed either on paper or electronically.
• If the issuer previously filed final return was required to be filed
electronically, any amended return must be filed electronically.
See Regulations section 301.6011-11.
• Attach an explanation of the reason for the amended return as
a separate document labeled “Explanation for Amended Return.”
Include the issuer name, the employer identification number
(EIN), the relevant interest payment date for the final return, and
the report number on the explanation. For each line being
amended, provide the original entry, the new entry, and an
explanation. For paper filing, attach it to the return.
If a final return was not filed, any corrections to the
amount of credit payment requested in Part III of a
CAUTION previously filed return must be corrected by using the net
adjustment line 21a or 21b. Such corrections may only be
submitted on a subsequent Form 8038-CP filed to request a
credit payment. Do not check the “Amended Return” box if you
are correcting non-final prior filings of a Form 8038-CP by using
line 21a or 21b.

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Line 1. Enter the name of the entity to which the requested
refundable credit payment is to be paid. If the payment is to be
made to the entity that issued the bonds, enter the name of that
issuer. For BABs and RZEDBs, the issuer's name should be the
name listed on Form 8038-B, Information Return for Build
America Bonds and Recovery Zone Economic Development
Bonds, Part I, line 1. For specified tax credit bonds, the issuer's
name should be the name listed on Form 8038-TC, Information
Return for Tax Credit Bonds and Specified Tax Credit Bonds,
Part I, line 1. If the issuer authorized another entity (for example,
a trustee bank) to receive the requested refundable credit
payment on its behalf, enter the name of that entity.
Note. By entering the name of an entity other than the issuer,
the issuer consents and authorizes the IRS to send the
requested refundable credit payment to the entity listed in Part I.
The issuer further consents and authorizes the IRS to
communicate directly with the entity listed in Part I and to
disclose its return information to that entity, as necessary, to
process the refundable credit payment.
Line 2. Enter the EIN of the entity identified on line 1. If the
issuer is the entity listed in Part I, for BABs and RZEDBs, the
issuer's EIN should be the EIN listed on Form 8038-B, Part I,
line 2. If the issuer is the entity listed in Part I, for specified tax
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credit bonds, the issuer's EIN should be the EIN listed on Form
8038-TC, Part I, line 2.
Lines 5 and 6. If the issuer is not the entity listed in Part I, enter
on line 5 the name and title and on line 6 the phone number of
the designated contact person for the entity named in Part I that
is to receive payment of the credit (such as an employee of the
trustee bank) that the IRS may call for more information. If the
issuer is the entity listed in Part I, enter on line 5 the name and
title and on line 6 the phone number of the designated contact
person (such as an officer or employee of the issuer, the legal
representative of the issuer, or the paid preparer) whom the IRS
may call for more information.

Although the bonds are one bond issue for most purposes,
Issuer A properly reported the issuance of the bonds using
separate Forms 8038-B for the BABs and the RZEDBs. In
January 2022, Issuer A assigned report number 401 to the BABs
and report number 402 to the RZEDBs. Report number 401 will
be entered on Part II, line 10, on all future Forms 8038-CP filed
with respect to the BABs. Report number 402 will be entered on
Part II, line 10, on all future Forms 8038-CP filed with respect to
the RZEDBs.
In October 2010, Issuer A sold fixed rate QSCBs and variable
rate QSCBs payable from the same taxes using the same official
statement. The bonds are one bond issue for most purposes,
and Issuer A properly reported the issuance of the bonds using a
single Form 8038-TC with two debt service schedules. In
January 2022, Issuer A assigned report number 403 to the fixed
rate QSCBs and report number 404 to the variable rate QSCBs.
Report number 403 will be entered on Part II, line 10, on all future
Forms 8038-CP filed with respect to the fixed rate QSCBs.
Report number 404 will be entered on Part II, line 10, on all future
Forms 8038-CP filed with respect to the variable rate QSCBs.
In November 2010, Issuer A sold fixed rate QECBs, fixed rate
NCREBs, and variable rate NCREBs payable from the same
revenues using the same official statement. In January 2022,
Issuer A assigned report number 405 to the QECBs, report
number 406 to the fixed rate NCREBs, and report number 407 to
the variable rate NCREBs. Separate Forms 8038-CP will be filed
for the QECBs, fixed rate NCREBs, and variable rate NCREBs
using the respective report numbers on Part II, line 10.
Failure to assign a correct three-digit report number following
the assignment methodology in these instructions could delay
payment of the credit or otherwise affect normal processing.

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Note. If the issuer on line 5 authorizes the IRS to call a person
other than an officer of the issuer for more information, by
signing this return the issuer's authorized representative
consents to the disclosure of the issuer's return information to
such person, as necessary to process this return.

Part II—Reporting Authority

Part II should be completed in full if the issuer authorized the IRS
to pay the requested refundable credit payment to another entity
on its behalf (for example, a trustee bank).

Lines 7 and 8. If the issuer's name is the same as line 1, enter
“SAME” and skip lines 8, 9, 11, 15, and 16. If the issuer's name
is not the same as line 1, enter the name, EIN, and complete
address of the issuer of the bond issue in Part II. For BABs and
RZEDBs, the issuer's name and EIN should be the name and
EIN listed on Form 8038-B, Part I, lines 1 and 2, filed for the bond
issue. For specified tax credit bonds, the issuer's name and EIN
should be the name and EIN listed on Form 8038-TC, Part I,
lines 1 and 2, filed for the bond issue.

Line 10. Issuers are now required to assign permanent report
numbers for bonds currently eligible to receive credit payments
and consistently use the same report number when filing to
claim the credit for the bonds. Assign a separate report number
in the range 401–450 for each type of bond that is required to be
treated as a separate bond issue for purposes of Form 8038-CP
payment requests. (See What To File, earlier.) Enter the
three-digit report number that the issuer assigned to the bonds
on Part II, line 10, of the Form 8038-CP. Separately reported
bonds for purposes of Form 8038-CP payment requests should
be numbered consecutively starting with 401. Once a report
number is used for a particular bond, it must be used as the
report number for all future filings of Form 8038-CP returns for
those bonds. The report number may not be used for any other
Direct Pay bonds, even after bonds are redeemed or are no
longer outstanding. When different departments of the same
issuer file Forms 8038-CP using the same EIN, the departments
must not use the same report number for their respective bonds.
Issuers must file separate Forms 8038-CP for each type of
bond and for fixed rate bonds and variable rate bonds.
• If a single bond issue constitutes both BABs (Direct Pay) and
RZEDBs, file a separate Form 8038-CP for each type of bond
and assign a different report number for each. If a single bond
issue consists of more than one type of specified tax credit bond,
assign separate report numbers for NCREBs, QECBs, QZABs,
and QSCBs, and file a separate Form 8038-CP for each type of
bond.
• If a single bond issue contains both fixed rate bonds and
variable rate bonds, assign separate report numbers for each
interest rate structure and file a separate Form 8038-CP for each
interest rate structure.
Example. Issuer A elected to receive a refundable credit
under former section 6431 for its bonds.
In February 2010, Issuer A sold BABs and RZEDBs payable
from the same revenues using the same official statement.
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Line 12. Enter the issue date of the bond issue. For BABs
(Direct Pay) and RZEDBs, the issue date should be the issue
date listed on Form 8038-B, Part I, line 7, filed for the bond issue.
For specified tax credit bonds, the issue date should be the issue
date listed on Form 8038-TC, Part I, line 7, filed for the bond
issue.
Line 13. Enter the name of the bond issue. If the bond issue is
not named, enter “None.” For BABs (Direct Pay) and RZEDBs,
the name of the bond issue should be the name listed on Form
8038-B, Part I, line 8, filed for the bond issue. For specified tax
credit bonds, the name of the bond issue should be the name
listed on Form 8038-TC, Part I, line 8, filed for the bond issue.
For electronic returns, do not use brackets, dollar signs, or
commas in the name of the bond issue.
Line 14. Enter the Committee on Uniform Securities
Identification Procedures (CUSIP) number on the bond with the
latest maturity. For BABs and RZEDBs, the CUSIP number
should be the CUSIP number listed on Form 8038-B, Part I,
line 9, filed for the bond issue. For NCREBs, QECBs, QZABs,
and QSCBs, the CUSIP number should be the CUSIP number
listed on Form 8038-TC, Part I, line 9, filed for the bond issue.
Enter the nine-character CUSIP number without any spaces. If
the bond issue was not publicly offered and there is no assigned
CUSIP number, enter “None.” The CUSIP number used for
purposes of Form 8038-CP does not change. Continue to use
the CUSIP number originally reported on Form 8038-B or Form
8038-TC even if the bond maturity associated with the CUSIP
number is no longer outstanding. Use the CUSIP number
reported on Form 8038-B or Form 8038-TC even if you are
required by these instructions to treat bonds with different
interest rate structures as separate bonds and file separate
Forms 8038-CP (for example, for fixed and variable rate bonds of
the same bond issue).

Leaving line 14 blank, or entering something other than a
nine-character CUSIP number without spaces or “None,”
CAUTION could result in a delay in the credit payment or otherwise
affect normal processing.

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Example. In May 2010, Issuer B sold fixed rate BABs with a
final maturity date of May 1, 2040, and variable rate BABs with a
final maturity date of May 1, 2025, payable from the same taxes
using the same official statement. Issuer B elected to receive a
refundable credit under former section 6431 for its bonds and
filed a single Form 8038-B for the bonds. The CUSIP number for
the fixed rate bonds maturing on May 1, 2040, was reported on
Form 8038-B, Part I, line 9.
In January 2022, Issuer B files separate Forms 8038-CP for
the fixed rate BABs and the variable rate BABs and uses the
CUSIP number for the fixed rate bonds maturing on May 1, 2040,
on the Form 8038-CP filed for the fixed rate BABs and on the
Form 8038-CP filed for the variable rate BABs.
On November 1, 2022, Issuer B retires the fixed rate BABs. In
January 2023, Issuer B files a Form 8038-CP with respect to the
variable rate BABs. Issuer B must continue to use the CUSIP
number originally reported on Form 8038-B (CUSIP number for
fixed rate bonds with a maturity date of May 1, 2040) even
though the bonds corresponding to the CUSIP number are no
longer outstanding.

Example. In November 2010, Issuer G issued variable rate
BABs. Interest on the bonds is paid on the first day of each
month at an interest rate based upon a set formula and the
interest rate is reset every month pursuant to the formula. Issuer
F elected to receive a refundable credit under former section
6431 for the bonds and filed a single Form 8038-B for the bonds.
On January 10, 2024, Issuer G files a Form 8038-CP for the
October 1, 2023, the November 1, 2023, and December 1, 2023,
interest payment dates for the bonds and checks the box for
“Variable rate bond” on line 17a.

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Lines 15 and 16. If the issuer isn’t the entity listed in Part I,
enter the name, title, and phone number of the officer of the
issuer or other person whom the IRS may call for more
information. If the issuer is the entity listed in Part I, leave lines 15
and 16 blank.
Note. If the issuer authorizes, on line 15, the IRS to contact a
person other than an officer of the issuer for more information, by
signing this form the issuer's authorized representative consents
to the disclosure of the issuer's return information to such
person, as necessary to process this return.

Line 17a. Check the box that applies to the bonds of the issue
for which this return is submitted. Only one box should be
checked because payment requests for variable rate bonds and
fixed rate bonds are required to be filed on separate returns.
The following are additional instructions with respect to
variable rate bonds. Always file a separate Form 8038-CP for
variable rate bonds. However, when the issuer knows the interest
payment amount at least 45 days prior to the interest payment
date, Form 8038-CP may be filed within the same timelines as
fixed rate bonds (45 days before the relevant interest payment
date but no earlier than 90 days before the relevant interest
payment date). See What To File, earlier. When the issuer files
Form 8038-CP for variable rate bonds using the timelines for
fixed rate bonds, the box on line 17a for fixed rate bond is
checked.
Example. In October 2010, Issuer F issued fixed rate BABs
and variable rate BABs payable from the same taxes using the
same official statement. Interest on the fixed rate bonds is paid
on January 1 and July 1 of each year at a fixed rate of 6%.
Interest on the variable rate bonds is paid on January 1 and July
1 of each year at a rate based upon a set formula and the
interest rate is reset every 5 years pursuant to the formula. Issuer
F elected to receive a refundable credit under former section
6431 for the bonds and filed a single Form 8038-B for the bonds.
On April 10, 2024, Issuer F files a separate Form 8038-CP for
the July 1, 2024, interest payment date for the fixed rate BABs
and checks the box for “Fixed rate bond” on line 17a. On April
10, 2024, Issuer F knows the interest payment amount for the
July 1, 2024, interest payment date for the variable rate BABs
and files a separate Form 8038-CP and checks the box for
“Fixed rate bond” on line 17a.

Line 17b. For BABs and RZEDBs, enter the total issue price for
the bond listed on Form 8038-B, Part III, line 3, filed for the bond
issue. For specified tax credit bonds, enter the total issue price
for the bond listed on Form 8038-TC, Part III, line 1, filed for the
bond issue. The issue price used for purposes of Form 8038-CP
doesn’t change. Continue to use the issue price originally
reported on Form 8038-B or Form 8038-TC even if some of the
bonds are no longer outstanding. Use the issue price reported
on Form 8038-B or Form 8038-TC even if you are required by
these instructions to file separate Forms 8038-CP for different
interest rate structures (for example, for fixed and variable rate
bonds of the same bond issue).
Example. In September 2010, Issuer C sold at par
$15,000,000 of fixed rate BABs with a final maturity date of
September 1, 2030, and $5,000,000 of variable rate BABs with a
final maturity date of September 1, 2025, payable from the same
taxes using the same official statement. Issuer C elected to
receive a refundable credit under former section 6431 for the
bonds and filed a single Form 8038-B for the bonds. The issue
price for the bonds was reported on Form 8038-B, Part III, line 1,
as $20,000,000.
In January 2022, Issuer C files separate Forms 8038-CP for
the fixed rate BABs and the variable rate BABs but uses the total
issue price of $20,000,000 on the Form 8038-CP filed for the
fixed rate BABs and on the Form 8038-CP filed for the variable
rate BABs.
On March 1, 2022, Issuer C retires the fixed rate BABs. In
January 2024, Issuer C files a Form 8038-CP with respect to the
variable rate BABs. Issuer C must continue to use the issue price
originally reported on Form 8038-B ($20,000,000) even though
only $5,000,000 of variable rate BABs is still outstanding.
Line 17c. Identify the type of bonds by entering the
corresponding three-digit code number as follows.
• 102—New clean renewable energy bonds.
• 103—Qualified energy conservation bonds.
• 104—Qualified zone academy bonds.
• 105—Qualified school construction bonds.
• 109—Build America bonds.
• 110—Recovery zone economic development bonds.
A failure to provide requested information or providing
incorrect information could delay processing of this
CAUTION return or otherwise affect normal processing. Do not
leave line 10, 12, 13, 14, 17a, 17b, or 17c blank.

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Part III—Payment of Credit
Line 18. Enter the interest payment date to which the requested
refundable credit payment relates. An interest payment date is
the date on which interest is payable by the issuer to the holders
of the bonds. This may include a date on which all the bonds are
retired earlier than maturity if interest is to be paid on that date.
Only when filing a final return for the bonds may the interest
payment date differ from the debt service schedule on record
with the IRS. (For variable rate bonds with the amount of interest
payable not known at least 45 days before the interest payment
date, enter the last interest payment date applicable to the
quarterly period to which this return relates.) For certain variable
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rate bonds, the remarketing date or the date the interest rate is
reset may not be the same date the interest is paid.
Line 19a. Enter the amount of interest payable to the holders of
the bonds on the interest payment date. The amount entered on
line 19a can only relate to the interest payable on a single bond
issue and the amount of interest allocable to a single type of
bond (BAB, RZEDB, or a single type of specified tax credit bond)
and similar interest rate structure (fixed or variable rate). (See
What To File, earlier.)

Line 21c. Enter the applicable three-digit explanation code
number and provide the applicable interest payment dates in
MM/DD/YYYY format.
• 211—Erroneous entry on prior return(s) (for example,
typographical error or input error or incorrect debt service
schedule date used. (Also, list applicable interest payment
date(s).)
• 212—Math error on prior return(s). (Also, list applicable
interest payment date(s).)
• 213—Claimed interest on prior return(s) on bonds previously
redeemed. (Also, list applicable interest payment date(s).)
• 214—Claimed interest on prior return(s) on bonds previously
legally defeased. (Also, list applicable interest payment date(s).)
• 219—Other. Use this three-digit code if codes 211–214 do not
apply or if more than one three-digit code is applicable. (Also, list
applicable explanation(s) for the correction(s) including listing
prior interest payment date(s) affected and details of any net
amount.)
Note. Codes 215–218 are reserved and should not be used.
If a three-digit explanation code number is not entered, the
credit payment could be delayed or normal processing could
otherwise be affected. For electronic filing, the dates or
explanation for “Other” is entered electronically. For paper filing,
attach to the return the requested information on a single
explanation document and label it “Line 21c Information.” Include
the issuer name, EIN, interest payment date, and report number
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Note. Credit payments are not allowed for preissuance accrued
interest.

Line 19b. For specified tax credit bonds only, enter the
applicable credit rate. The applicable credit rate is the daily tax
credit bond rate set by the Secretary 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. See Notice
2009-15, which is on page 449 of Internal Revenue Bulletin
2009-6 at IRS.gov/pub/irs-irbs/irb09-06.pdf. Enter the percent
out to two decimal places, and do not round (for example, for
credit rate 10.746%, enter 10.74%). The tax credit bond rate is
published by the Bureau of Fiscal Service on its Government
Section Internet site at TreasuryDirect.gov. The applicable credit
rate should be the applicable credit rate listed on Form 8038-TC,
Part III, line 4, filed for the bond issue.
Line 19c. For NCREBs, QECBs, QZABs, and QSCBs,
complete Schedule A and enter the amount from line 3 of
Schedule A.

Note. You can only have one entry on line 20 (a through f).

Line 20a. For BABs, enter the amount of the requested credit
payment relating to the interest payable on the interest payment
date. The amount reported on line 20a must equal 35% (0.35) of
the amount reported on line 19a.

Line 20b. For RZEDBs, enter the amount of the requested
credit payment relating to the interest payable on the interest
payment date. The amount reported on line 20b must equal 45%
(0.45) of the amount reported on line 19a.
Line 20c. For NCREBs, enter the smaller of line 19a or line 19c.
Line 20d. For QECBs, enter the smaller of line 19a or line 19c.
Line 20e. For QZABs, enter the smaller of line 19a or line 19c.
Note. Issuers issuing QZABs pursuant to an allocation of 2011
or later national QZAB limitation (volume cap) can’t make a valid
election to issue such bonds as specified tax credit bonds and
may not claim a refundable credit under former section 6431 by
filing Form 8038-CP.
Line 20f. For QSCBs, enter the smaller of line 19a or line 19c.
Lines 21a and 21b. Either line 21a or line 21b is available to
correct your prior mistakes on prior filings of Form 8038-CP for
the respective bonds.
• If a prior credit payment amount was received that was less
than the correct amount, then enter the amount on line 21a that
relates to the corresponding increase to this payment request.
• If a prior credit payment amount was received that exceeded
the correct amount for that payment, then enter the amount on
line 21b that relates to the corresponding decrease to this
payment request.
• If there are both increase and decrease adjustments related to
multiple prior payments, then net the amounts and include the
corresponding amount on either line 21a (for net increases) or
21b (for net decreases), as appropriate.
If any amount is entered on either line 21a or 21b, complete
line 21c.
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Line 22. Enter the amount of the credit payment requested.
Combine the amount on line 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d, 20e, or 20f with
the amount on either line 21a or 21b, as applicable.
Note. If an amount of the credit payment requested is required
to be offset against other outstanding taxes or obligations, then
the credit payment to be received could be less than the amount
on line 22. For more information, see Notices 2009-26 and
2010-35.

Line 23a. Check “Yes” or “No.” Check “Yes” if the amount shown
on line 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d, 20e, or 20f does not equal the
amount of the credit payment shown on the debt service
schedule attached to the information return for the bonds filed
with the IRS (Form 8038-TC or Form 8038-B), or the latest
revised debt service schedule subsequently filed with the IRS, or
when the amount of qualified principal outstanding or qualified
interest payable on future dates will vary from amounts
previously reported to the IRS. For variable rate bonds, check
“Yes” if there is a change in interest payment dates, the total
principal amount of qualified bonds expected to be outstanding
on payment dates, or the method for determining interest on the
bonds. Situations where you must check “Yes” for fixed and
variable rate bonds include (a) early retirement or defeasance of
bonds, (b) treating a portion of the bonds as nonqualified under
Rev. Proc. 2018-26, (c) reissuance of bonds because of a
significant modification under Regulations section 1.1001-3 or
other guidance, or (d) the debt service schedule has otherwise
changed or been altered so that the debt service schedule you
most recently filed with the IRS is no longer accurate.
Line 23b. If you checked “Yes” on line 23a, enter one applicable
three-digit explanation code number and provide the revised
debt service schedule. If a three-digit explanation code number
is not entered, the credit payment could be delayed or normal
processing could otherwise be affected. Where indicated,
provide the applicable dates in MM/DD/YYYY format and the
applicable amounts.
Note. If the changes result from the issuer’s nonqualified use of
bond proceeds and taking a remedial action under section 6 of
Rev. Proc. 2018-26, the issuer must enter the three-digit
explanation code 235 on the Form 8038-CP filed for the first

interest payment date after the nonqualified use of the bond
proceeds occurs. The issuer must also (a) provide the date of
the nonqualified use and the amount of nonqualified use, and (b)
attach a revised debt service schedule reflecting the exclusion of
amounts allocable to the nonqualified bonds beginning with the
date of the nonqualified use.
• 231—Retirement of all or part of the bonds. (Also, provide the
date and amount redeemed/retired.)
• 232—Correction of mistake in most recently filed debt service
schedule.
• 233—Closing Agreement with IRS. (Also, provide the date of
agreement.)
• 234—Legal defeasance of bonds. (Also, provide the date and
amount legally defeased.)
• 235—Remedial action under Rev. Proc. 2018-26. (Also,
provide the date of nonqualified use and amount of nonqualified
bonds.)
• 239—Other. Use this three-digit code if codes 231–235 do not
apply or if more than one three-digit code is applicable. (Also,
provide an explanation including relevant dates and principal
amounts.)
Note. Codes 236–238 are reserved and should not be used.
For electronic filing, the dates and amounts to be provided,
and the explanation for “239—Other” are entered electronically.
For paper filing, attach to the return the requested information
and label it “Line 23b Information.” Also include the issuer name,
EIN, interest payment date, and report number on the paper
attachment.

the interest on the next business day because the interest
payment date falls on a weekend or holiday, you should check
“Yes.”
Check “No” if, as of the filing of this form, you did not pay or
do not reasonably expect to pay all of the interest to bondholders
reported on line 19a on or before the date reported on line 18,
representing the interest payment date to which this payment of
credit relates.

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Requirements for revised debt service schedule. The debt
service schedule must contain the information described below
for the bonds.
1. Name of issuer.
2. EIN of issuer.
3. Report number (see instructions for line 10).
4. Name of issue.
5. Date of issue.
6. CUSIP number (see instructions for line 14).
7. Issue price (see instructions for line 17b).
8. For fixed rate bonds, a revised debt service schedule
through final maturity that provides a list of each interest
payment date, the total interest payable on such date, the total
principal amount of qualified bonds expected to be outstanding
on such date, the interest rate(s), the refundable credit payment
expected to be requested from the IRS, as allowed under former
section 6431(f) on such date, and the earliest date that the
qualified bonds can be called.
9. For variable rate bonds, a revised debt service schedule
through final maturity that provides a list of each interest
payment date, the total principal amount of qualified bonds
expected to be outstanding on such date, and a description of
how interest on the qualified bonds is figured. However, if the
issuer knows the interest amount for a certain period, for that
period the issuer should provide the refundable credit payment
expected to be requested from the IRS, as allowed under former
section 6431(f).
10. The revised debt service schedule described in (8) or (9)
above must be provided as a separate document labeled
“Revised Debt Service Schedule.” For electronic filing, the
revised debt service schedule must be a separate PDF
document submitted with the return. For paper filing, attach it to
the return.
Line 24a. Check “Yes” if, as of the filing of this form, you paid or
reasonably expect to pay all of the interest to bondholders
reported on line 19a on or before the interest payment date
reported on line 18. If you paid or reasonably expect to pay all of

Line 24b. If you checked “No” on line 24a, enter the three-digit
code number concerning the circumstances surrounding the
nonpayment or expected nonpayment. If a three-digit
explanation code is not entered, the credit payment could be
delayed or normal processing could otherwise be affected.
Provide any applicable dates in MM/DD/YYYY format and the
applicable amounts where requested and provide an explanation
if “249—Other” applies.
• 241—Insolvent, no receivership or bankruptcy proceedings.
• 242—Insolvency, receivership or bankruptcy proceedings in
progress.
• 243—Insolvency, receivership or bankruptcy proceedings
discharged debt. (Also, provide the date, the amount
discharged, and any change in interest rates.)
• 244—Insufficient payment sources due to sequestration—no
receivership proceedings.
• 245—Insufficient payment resources for reasons other than
sequestration—no receivership proceedings.
• 249—Other. (Also, provide an explanation.)
Note. Codes 246–248 are reserved and should not be used.
For electronic filing, any dates, amounts or explanation for
“Other” is entered electronically. For paper filing, attach to the
return the requested information and label it “Line 24b
Information.” Also include the issuer name, EIN, interest payment
date, and report number on the paper attachment.
Line 25. Check “Yes” or “No.” If a box is not checked, credit
payments may be delayed.
Check “Yes” if the requested payment is for the final interest
payment date for the bonds. The final payment of interest for the
bonds is the last payment of interest prior to, or in conjunction
with, the final maturity, redemption, or significant modification of
the bond issue.
Check “No” if future Forms 8038-CP are expected to be filed
with respect to future interest payment dates on the bonds
(same bond issue, same type of bond, and same interest rate
structure (fixed rate or variable rate)).
Reminder: Each type of bond requires a distinct report
number and each interest rate structure requires a distinct report
number. See the instructions for line 10, earlier.
Line 26. Complete lines 26a through 26c if you want the amount
shown on line 22 directly deposited into a checking or savings
account. Otherwise, we will send a check to the entity listed in
Part I.
The IRS is not responsible for a lost credit payment if
you enter the wrong account information. Check with
CAUTION your financial institution to get the correct ACH routing
and account numbers and to make sure your direct deposit will
be accepted. Other wire instructions or routing or account
numbers other than ACH routing or account numbers are not
acceptable substitutes for ACH routing and account numbers on
Form 8038-CP.

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If the amount of the direct deposit to the designated account is
different from the amount you expected, you will receive an
explanation in the mail about 2 weeks after your credit payment
is deposited.
Line 26a. The ACH routing number must be nine digits. The first
two digits must be 01 through 12 or 21 through 32. Otherwise,
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the direct deposit will be rejected and a check will be sent
instead. If the entity listed in Part I is not the issuer (such as a
trustee bank), ask that entity for the correct routing number. (See
Where the Requested Payment Will Be Sent, earlier.)
Line 26b. Check the appropriate box for the type of account. Do
not check more than one box. If unknown, leave blank.
Line 26c. The ACH account number can be up to 17 characters
(both numbers and letters). Include hyphens but omit spaces
and special symbols. Enter the number from left to right and
leave any unused boxes blank.

• Ensure that contact persons listed on lines 5 and 15 are
familiar with the information on the return and can answer
questions from the IRS.
• Failure to provide a contact person easily reachable by
telephone may delay processing of this return or otherwise affect
normal processing.
• Use direct deposit (line 26).
• Make sure to enter a valid report number on line 10. See
instructions for line 10.

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Signature and Consent

An officer of the issuer with authority to bind the issuer must sign
Form 8038-CP and any applicable certification. If the entity listed
in Part I is not the issuer, the authority of the person signing this
return must include the authority to bind the issuer, the authority
to request that the IRS send the refundable credit payment to the
entity identified in Part I, and the authority to consent to the
disclosure of return information necessary to process the
refundable credit payment to the designated contact person(s)
listed in Parts I and II on Form 8038-CP, as applicable. Also print
the name and title of the person signing Form 8038-CP.
Note. If the issuer designates on line 5 of Part I or line 15 of Part
II a person other than an officer of the issuer as a contact person
for the IRS to call for more information, by signing this return the
issuer's authorized representative consents to the disclosure of
the issuer's return information to such person, as necessary to
process the refundable credit payment.

Paid Preparer

If an authorized officer of the issuer filled in this return, the paid
preparer block should remain blank. Anyone who prepares the
return but does not charge the issuer should not sign the return.
Certain others who prepare the return should not sign. For
example, a regular, full-time employee of the organization, such
as a clerk, secretary, etc., should not sign.

Generally, anyone who is paid to prepare a return must sign it
and fill in the other blanks in the Paid Preparer Use Only area of
the return. A paid preparer can’t use a social security number in
the preparer tax identification number (PTIN) box. The paid
preparer must use a PTIN. If the paid preparer is self-employed,
the preparer should enter his or her address in the box.
The paid preparer must:
• Sign the return in the space provided for the preparer's
signature, and
• Give a copy of the return to the issuer.

General Information

How to get faster payments.
• File early.
1. The IRS accepts Form 8038-CP 45 days before the return
due date (but no more than 90 days before the interest payment
date for fixed rate bonds).
2. Filing electronic or paper returns on the due date doesn’t
permit sufficient time to make a timely payment if there are
mistakes on the return or correspondence is needed to verify
information.
• File an electronic return.
• Make sure the correct version of a paper return is used
(January 2022).

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Avoid common mistakes.
• Make sure to attach a revised debt service schedule when
you checked “Yes” on line 23a.
Phone help.
• For questions regarding this form, please call the Tax-Exempt
Bonds Customer Service at 877-829-5500.

Instructions for Schedule A

When Is Schedule A Required?

Schedule A is used to compute the amount of the refundable
credit payment allowed under former section 6431(f) and must
be completed for all specified tax credit bonds (NCREBs,
QECBs, QZABs, and QSCBs). Computation of the credit
payment is done on a bond-by-bond basis (usually, this means a
separate computation for each maturity in a bond issue, but
bonds with the same maturity but different terms such as interest
rate are also considered separate bonds). Schedule A
eliminates the need for issuers of NCREBs and QECBs to file
separate Forms 8038-CP for each maturity of bonds on each
interest payment date.
For NCREBs and QECBs, the amount of the refundable credit
payment is the lesser of 100% of the amount of interest payable
under the bond on such interest payment date or 70% (0.70) of
the amount of interest which would have been payable under
such bond on such date if such interest were determined at the
applicable credit rate determined under section 54A(b)(3).
For QZABs and QSCBs, the amount of the refundable credit
payment is the lesser of 100% of the amount of interest payable
under the bond on such interest payment date or 100% of the
amount of interest which would have been payable under such
bond on such date if such interest were determined at the
applicable tax credit bond rate determined under section 54A(b)
(3).

Specific Instructions

Enter the following from Form 8038-CP.
• Issuer name—From Part II, line 7.
• EIN—From Part II, line 8.
• Report number—From Part II, line 10.
• Interest payment date (MM/DD/YYYY)—From Part III, line 18.
The Schedule A table is used to compute the amount of the
permitted credit for an interest payment date. Complete the table
as follows for the interest payment date entered on Part III,
line 18, of Form 8038-CP to compute the sum to be entered on
line 1.

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If you use page 2 to list maturities, complete line 4 on
page 2 before completing lines 2 and 3.

CAUTION

1. Column (a): List the maturity date (MM/DD/YYYY) for
each separate maturity of the bonds. (A maturity is comprised of
bonds of the same type, principal maturity date, and interest
rate.)
Note. If there are insufficient lines on page 1 of Schedule A for
all the maturities, list the remaining maturities on page 2 of
Schedule A.

2. Column (b): Enter the amount of interest payable on the
bonds maturing on the date listed in column (a) on the interest
payment date entered on Part III, line 18, of Form 8038-CP.
3. Column (c): Enter the amount of interest that would be
payable on the bonds maturing on the date listed in column (a)
on the interest payment date entered on Part III, line 18, of Form
8038-CP if calculated using the applicable credit rate (Form
8038-CP, Part III, line 19b).
4. Column (d): For NCREBs and QECBs, enter 70% of the
amount of interest that would be payable on the bonds maturing
on the date listed in column (a) on the interest payment date
entered on Part III, line 18, of Form 8038-CP if calculated using
the applicable credit rate (Form 8038-CP, Part III, line 19b). Do
this by multiplying the column (c) amount by 0.70.

column (e) on page 2 of Schedule A (if any). Enter on page 1 of
Schedule A, line 2.
Completion of Schedule A for QZABs and QSCBs.
Schedule A is completed the same way for both QZABs and
QSCBs. With respect to each bond in the bond issue, issuers of
QZABs and QSCBs filing Form 8038-CP request the lesser of:
1. The amount of interest payable on the interest payment
date, or
2. The amount of interest that would be payable on the
interest payment date if calculated using the applicable credit
rate.

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Note. For QZABs and QSCBs, skip column (d).
5. Column (e): For NCREBs and QECBs, enter the smaller
of the amount in column (b) and the amount in column (d). For
QZABs and QSCBs, enter the smaller of the amount in column
(b) and the amount in column (c).
Line 1. Total the amounts in column (e) on page 1 of
Schedule A and enter the total.

Line 2. Enter the amount from page 2 of Schedule A, line 4 (if
any). See the line 4 instructions below.
Line 3. Add amounts from line 1 and line 2. Enter on Form
8038-CP, line 19c.

Example for QZABs and QSCBs. On November 9, 2010,
Issuer D sold $30,000,000 of fixed rate QSCBs, and elected to
receive a refundable credit under former section 6431. The
interest on the QSCBs is payable semiannually on January 15
and July 15 of each year. The interest rate on $10,000,000 of
QSCBs maturing on January 15, 2026, is 5.25%. The interest
rate on $10,000,000 of QSCBs maturing on January 15, 2027, is
5.30%. The interest rate on $10,000,000 of QSCBs maturing on
January 15, 2028, is 5.35%. The applicable credit rate for
qualified tax credit bonds sold on November 9, 2010, is 5.30%.
The amount of interest payable on the QSCBs on January 15,
2025, and the amount of interest that would be payable on the
QSCBs on that date using the applicable credit rate is shown in
the following tables.

Line 4. If you use page 2, complete line 4 on page 2 before
completing lines 1, 2, and 3 of Schedule A. Add amounts in

Interest Payable on the QSCBs on January 15, 2025

Bond Maturity Date

Amount of QSCBs Outstanding

Bond Interest Rate

Semiannual Interest Payable on
January 15, 2025, at the Bond
Interest Rate

01/15/2026

$10,000,000

5.25%

$262,500.00

01/15/2027

$10,000,000

5.30%

$265,000.00

01/15/2028

$10,000,000

5.35%

$267,500.00

Interest That Would Be Payable on the QSCBs Using the Applicable Credit Rate
Bond Maturity Date

Amount of QSCBs Outstanding

Applicable Credit Rate

Semiannual Interest Using the
Applicable Credit Rate

01/15/2026

$10,000,000

5.30%

$265,000.00

01/15/2027

$10,000,000

5.30%

$265,000.00

01/15/2028

$10,000,000

5.30%

$265,000.00

For the January 15, 2025, interest payment date for the QSCBs, Issuer D completes Schedule A as follows.
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Bond Maturity Date

Interest payable on
line 18 (Form 8038-CP,
Part III) interest
payment date

Interest that would be payable
on bond maturity on line 18
(Form 8038-CP, Part III) interest
payment date calculated using
the line 19b (Form 8038-CP, Part
III) applicable credit rate

For NCREBs and QECBs,
multiply column (c) by 70%
(0.70) (skip this column for
QZABs and QSCBs).

For NCREBs and QECBs, enter
the smaller of column (b) or
(d). For QZABs and QSCBs,
enter the smaller of column (b)
or (c).

01/15/2026

$262,500.00

$265,000.00

$262,500.00

01/15/2027

$265,000.00

$265,000.00

$265,000.00

01/15/2028

$267,500.00

$265,000.00

$265,000.00

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Completion of Schedule A for NCREBs and QECBs.
Schedule A is completed the same way for both NCREBs and
QECBs. With respect to each bond in the issue, issuers of
NCREBs and QECBs filing Form 8038-CP request the lesser of:
1. The amount of interest payable on the interest payment
date, or
2. 70% of the amount of interest that would be payable on
the interest payment date using the applicable credit rate.

interest on the QECBs is payable semiannually on January 15
and July 15 of each year. The interest rate on $10,000,000 of
QECBs maturing on January 15, 2026, is 5.25%. The interest
rate on $10,000,000 of QECBs maturing on January 15, 2027, is
5.30%. The interest rate on $10,000,000 of QECBs maturing on
January 15, 2028, is 5.35%. The applicable credit rate for
qualified tax credit bonds sold on November 9, 2010, is 5.30%.
The amount of interest payable on the QECBs on July 15, 2025,
and the amount of interest that would be payable on the QECBs
on that date using the applicable credit rate is shown in the
following tables.

TREASURY/IRS
AND OMB USE
ONLY DRAFT
October 31, 2024

Example for NCREBs and QECBs. On November 9, 2010,
Issuer E sold $30,000,000 of fixed rate QECBs, and elected to
receive a refundable credit under former section 6431. The

Interest Payable on the QECBs on July 15, 2025

Bond Maturity Date

Amount of QECBs Outstanding

Bond Interest Rate

Semiannual Interest Payable on
July 15, 2025, at the Bond Interest
Rate

01/15/2026

$10,000,000

5.25%

$262,500.00

01/15/2027

$10,000,000

5.30%

$265,000.00

01/15/2028

$10,000,000

5.35%

$267,500.00

Interest That Would Be Payable on the QECBs Using the Applicable Credit Rate

Bond Maturity Date

Amount of QECBs Outstanding

Applicable Credit Rate

Semiannual Interest Using the
Applicable Credit Rate

01/15/2026

$10,000,000

5.30%

$265,000.00

01/15/2027

$10,000,000

5.30%

$265,000.00

01/15/2028

$10,000,000

5.30%

$265,000.00

For the July 15, 2025, interest payment date for the QECBs, Issuer E completes Schedule A as follows.
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Bond Maturity Date

Interest payable on
line 18 (Form 8038-CP,
Part III) interest
payment date

Interest that would be payable on
bond maturity on line 18 (Form
8038-CP, Part III) interest
payment date calculated using
the line 19b (Form 8038-CP, Part
III) applicable credit rate

For NCREBs and QECBs,
multiply column (c) by 70%
(0.70) (skip this column for
QZABs and QSCBs).

For NCREBs and QECBs,
enter the smaller of column
(b) or (d). For QZABs and
QSCBs, enter the smaller of
column (b) or (c).

01/15/2026

$262,500.00

$265,000.00

$185,500.00

$185,500.00

01/15/2027

$265,000.00

$265,000.00

$185,500.00

$185,500.00

01/15/2028

$267,500.00

$265,000.00

$185,500.00

$185,500.00

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