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    Nicholas J. Anderson

    Partner


    • Washington, DC
    • Office+1 202.585.8442
    • nanderson@nixonpeabody.com
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    Introduction

    Nick Anderson provides tax counsel to business entities, real estate developers, nonprofit organizations, lenders, and investors to structure and close business, finance, and real estate deals.

    Practice Areas

    Community Development FinanceTaxReal EstateOpportunity ZonesLow Income Housing Tax CreditsNew Markets Tax CreditsHistoric Rehabilitation Tax CreditsRenewable Energy Tax CreditsMergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Transactions Private Equity & Investment Funds

    /My focus

    I have a strong background in general corporate, federal tax, real estate, and financing legal matters, which allows me to focus my practice on understanding the goals and objectives of my clients in order to pursue applicable development incentives that they might not have considered otherwise. These opportunities frequently layer federal and state tax credits, state and federal grant programs, and other specialty financings to provide maximum financial benefits. With a deep understanding of tax credit transactions, I help clients take advantage of opportunities ranging from simple to extremely complex incentives and programs.

    My broad-based tax experience includes corporate and partnership tax planning, taxation of financial products, private equity, lease financing, public finance and tax-exempt bonds, real estate, and exempt organizations. Additionally, I assist nonprofit organizations in receiving their tax-exempt status and advise them on governance and compliance matters.

    /Looking ahead

    I am excited to see the broad impacts that should come with investments in renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies alongside affordable housing and businesses in overlooked communities.

    /Insights

    • Presenter, “Understanding the Numbers: Sources, Uses, and More,” IPED’s Learn the Basics: Housing Tax Credits 101, March 13, 2025
    • Panelist, “Part I— Laying the Groundwork: Sophisticated Tax, Legal and Accounting Issues in Year 15,” IPED's Tax Credit Property Dispositions, Los Angeles, CA, February 29, 2024
    • Panelist, “Part II— How It Plays Out: Sophisticated Tax, Legal and Accounting Issues in Year 15,” IPED's Tax Credit Property Dispositions, Los Angeles, CA, February 29, 2024
    • Panelist, “QALICB Challenges, Hurdles, Solutions,” Novogradac 2023 Spring New Markets Tax Credit Conference, June 8–9, 2023
    • Presenter, “Transferable Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Projects—A Look at Provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act,” Tax Credit Connection, March 22, 2023
    • Presenter, “Completing the Capital Stack in a Challenging Era Using Tax Credits,” Colorado Bar Association, February 8, 2023
    • Panelist, “Sourcing Leverage Debt: Know Your Choices,” Novogradac 23rd Annual New Markets Tax Credit Conference, January 19–20, 2023
    • Panelist, “Building the Capital Stack,” Novogradac 2022 Historic Tax Credit Conference, October 6–7, 2022
    • Panelist, “NMTC Plus,” Novogradac 2022 Spring New Markets Tax Credit Conference, June 9–10, 2022 
    • Contributor, “Comments on Notice of Proposed Rule Making, Section 42 Low-Income Housing Credit Average Income Test Regulations,” ABA’s Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law, December 28, 2020
    • Presenter, “Rebuilding Community Through Tax Policy,” TaxForward Conference, November 6, 2020 
    • Panelist, “Twinning HTCs With Other Credits,” Novogradac Conference, September 26, 2019 
    • Co-Author, “Reopening offices amid a global pandemic: A tenant’s view,” Colorado Real Estate Journal, August 5, 2020
    • Co-Author, “Considerations for Business Owners as a Result of the New IRS Partnership Audit Rules,” Lexology, May 24, 2018

    /In the news

    • Multi-Housing News

      JV lands $153 million for affordable project in Boston

      The following article highlights NP for representing the Planning Office for Urban Affairs, in partnership with St. Francis House, to obtain $153 million in financing to develop a 19-story, 126-unit residential tower in Boston. The development will comprise 70 units of permanent supportive housing for those who have experienced homelessness and 56 units for workforce and middle-income households. Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Christina Ricotta led the NP team, which also included Washington, DC partners Dara Histed, of the AHRE practice, and Nick Anderson, of the Community Development Finance practice, and Boston AHRE counsel Karla Chaffee, associate Talia Burghard, and paralegal Vienna Kim.

      Nov 11, 2024
    • Law360

      Nixon Peabody helps Boston supportive housing land $153 million

      The following articles highlight NP for representing the Planning Office for Urban Affairs, in partnership with St. Francis House, to obtain $153 million in financing to develop a 19-story, 126-unit residential tower in Boston. The development will comprise 70 units of permanent supportive housing for those who have experienced homelessness and 56 units for workforce and middle-income households. Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Christina Ricotta led the NP team, which also included Washington, DC partners Dara Histed, of the AHRE practice, and Nick Anderson, of the Community Development Finance practice, and Boston AHRE counsel Karla Chaffee, associate Talia Burghard, and paralegal Vienna Kim.

      Nov 8, 2024
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      People on the move

      This article highlighting recent personnel moves within the affordable housing space mentions the arrival of Washington, DC Community Development Finance partner Nick Anderson to NP.

      Aug 17, 2023
    • Bloomberg Tax

      Nixon Peabody adds Community Development Finance partner in DC

      This article covers the arrival of Washington, DC Community Development Finance partner Nick Anderson to NP, noting that his practice focuses on federal and state tax credit transactions.

      July 26, 2023

    /Admitted to practice

    Colorado
    District of Columbia
    Indiana

    /Education

    University of Denver, LL.M.
    Syracuse University College of Law, J.D.
    University of Iowa, B.A.

    /Professional activities

    • American Bar Association, ABA Journal of Affordable Housing and Community Development Law, Associate Editor 
    • Indiana State Bar Association, Tax Section Executive Council, Member
    • Colorado Bar Association, Tax Section Executive Council, Past Member 

    /Recognition

    • Fellow, American Bar Foundation

    Insights And Happenings

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      IPED’s Annual Historic Tax Credit Summit

      June 12, 2025
    • Press Release

      Experienced tax attorney joins Nixon Peabody’s Community Development Finance practice as partner

      July 25, 2023
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    • Matthew W. Mullen

      Partner / Community Development Finance Practice Group Leader
      • Washington DC
      • Office:+1 202.585.8128
      • mmullen@nixonpeabody.com
      Matthew W. Mullen
    • Roger W. Holmes

      Partner
      • Boston
      • Office:+1 617.345.1227
      • rholmes@nixonpeabody.com
      Roger W. Holmes
    • Gregory N. Doran

      Partner / Chair, Project Finance, Infrastructure & Real Estate Department
      • Washington DC
      • Office:+1 202.585.8266
      • gdoran@nixonpeabody.com
      Gregory N. Doran
    • Sonia A. Nayak

      Partner / Office Managing Partner, Los Angeles
      • Los Angeles
      • Office:+1 213.629.6072
      • snayak@nixonpeabody.com
      Sonia A. Nayak
    • Nicole V. Hixon

      Counsel
      • Boston
      • Office:+1 617.345.6120
      • nhixon@nixonpeabody.com
      Nicole V. Hixon
    • Michael J. Goldman

      Partner
      • Washington DC
      • Office:+1 202.585.8289
        Mobile:+1 202.716.4798
      • mjgoldman@nixonpeabody.com
      Michael J. Goldman
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