SECTION 10. INFORMATION

REPORTING

Section 54(l)(6) requires issuers of CREBs to submit information reporting returns to the IRS similar to those required to be submitted under section 149(e) for tax-exempt State or local governmental bonds. These information reporting returns are required to be submitted at the same time and in the same manner as those under section 149(e) on such forms as shall be prescribed by the Commissioner of the IRS for such purpose. Pending further guidance from the IRS regarding the applicable forms to be used for such information reporting for CREBs, in the case of an issue of CREBs, the issuer must submit to the IRS an information return on Form 8038, Information Return for Tax-Exempt Private Activity Bond Issues, at the same time and in the same manner as required under section 149(e), with modifications as described below. Issuers of CREBs should complete Part II of Form 8038 by checking the box on Line 20(c) (Other) and writing “CREBs” in the space provided for the bond description. For purposes of this notice, the term “issue” has the meaning used for tax-exempt bond purposes in § 1.150–1(c).