American Tax Credit Trust Series I (ATCTIX) 10-K 27 Jun 14 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014
Document and Entity Information	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'AMERICAN TAX CREDIT TRUST SERIES I	'
Document Type	'10-K	'
Document Period End Date	30-Mar-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000897315	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--03-30	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	18,654
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'
Entity Public Float	'	$0

BALANCE_SHEETS

BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
BALANCE SHEETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$111,475	$141,858
Investment in Pemberwick Fund - a short duration bond fund	654,505	819,873
Total cash and liquid investments	765,980	961,731
Investment in local partnerships	2,518,186	2,435,800
Total assets	3,284,166	3,397,531
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	23,137	27,587
Payable to manager and affiliates	717,095	816,571
Total liabilities	740,232	844,158
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Manager	-138,488	-138,446
Beneficial owners (18,654 units of beneficial ownership interest outstanding)	2,677,898	2,682,020
Accumulated other comprehensive income	4,524	9,799
Total equity (deficit)	2,543,934	2,553,373
Total liabilities & equity (deficit)	$3,284,166	$3,397,531

BALANCE_SHEETS_PARENTHETICAL

BALANCE SHEETS PARENTHETICAL	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
BALANCE SHEETS PARENTHETICAL	'	'
Units of beneficial ownership interest outstanding	18,654	18,654

STATEMENTS_OF_OPERATIONS

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS	'	'
Interest	$10,313	$10,936
Other income from local partnerships	52,500	6,250
TOTAL REVENUE	62,813	17,186
Management fee - affiliate	155,707	176,405
Professional fees	40,653	39,841
Printing, postage and other	10,244	16,350
TOTAL EXPENSES	206,604	232,596
LOSS BEFORE EQUITY IN INCOME OF INVESTMENT IN LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS AND GAIN ON SALE OF LIMITED PARTNER INTERESTS/LOCAL PARTNERSHIP PROPERTIES	-143,791	-215,410
Equity in income of investment in local partnerships	139,627	176,491
LOSS PRIOR TO GAIN ON SALE OF LIMITED PARTNER INTERESTS/LOCAL PARTNERSHIP PROPERTIES	-4,164	-38,919
GAIN ON SALE OF LIMITED PARTNER INTERESTS/LOCAL PARTNERSHIP PROPERTIES	'	31,293
NET LOSS	-4,164	-7,626
Manager loss	-42	-76
Beneficial owners loss	($4,122)	($7,550)
NET LOSS per unit of beneficial ownership interest (18,654 units of beneficial ownership interest)	($0.22)	($0.40)

STATEMENTS_OF_COMPREHENSIVE_IN

STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	'	'
NET LOSS	($4,164)	($7,626)
Other comprehensive income (loss) - Pemberwick Fund	-5,275	8,271
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	($9,479)	$645

STATEMENTS_OF_CHANGES_IN_OWNER

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN OWNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (USD $)	Manager	Beneficial Owners	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Total
Owners' equity (deficit) at Mar. 30, 2012	($138,370)	$2,689,570	$1,528	$2,552,728
Net loss	-76	-7,550	'	-7,626
Other comprehensive income (loss) - Pemberwick Fund	'	'	8,271	8,271
Owners' equity (deficit) at Mar. 30, 2013	-138,446	2,682,020	9,799	2,553,373
Net loss	-42	-4,122	'	-4,164
Other comprehensive income (loss) - Pemberwick Fund	'	'	-5,275	-5,275
Owners' equity (deficit) at Mar. 30, 2014	($138,488)	$2,677,898	$4,524	$2,543,934

STATEMENTS_OF_CASH_FLOWS

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS	'	'
Interest received	$10,313	$10,936
Cash paid for management fees	-255,183	-255,181
Cash paid for professional fees	-44,003	-39,956
Cash paid for printing, postage and other expenses	-11,344	-14,973
Net cash used in operating activities	-300,217	-299,174
Distributions received from local partnerships	109,741	13,941
Investments in Pemberwick Fund	-8,522	-10,153
Redemptions from Pemberwick Fund	168,615	'
Proceeds in connection with sale of limited partner interests/local partnership properties	'	31,293
Net cash provided by investing activities	269,834	35,081
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-30,383	-264,093
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	141,858	405,951
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR	111,475	141,858
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment in Pemberwick Fund	($5,275)	$8,271

STATEMENTS_OF_CASH_FLOWS_CONTI

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED	'	'
Net loss	($4,164)	($7,626)
Equity in income of investment in local partnerships	-139,627	-176,491
Other income from local partnerships	-52,500	-6,250
Gain on sale of limited partner interests/local partnership properties	'	-31,293
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses	-4,450	1,262
Decrease in payable to manager and affiliates	-99,476	-78,776
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES	($300,217)	($299,174)

1_Organization_Purpose_and_Sum

1. Organization, Purpose and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Notes	'
1. Organization, Purpose and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	1.      Organization, Purpose and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	American Tax Credit Trust, a Delaware statutory business trust Series I (the "Trust") was formed on February 4, 1993 under Chapter 38 of Title 12 of the Delaware Code. There was no operating activity until admission of the investors (the “Beneficial Owners”) on November 29, 1993. The Trust was formed to invest primarily in leveraged low-income multifamily residential complexes (the "Property" or "Properties") that qualified for the low-income housing tax credit (the "Low-income Housing Tax Credit") in accordance with Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “IRC”), through the acquisition of limited partner equity interests (the “Local Partnership Interests”) in partnerships (the "Local Partnership" or "Local Partnerships") that are the owners of the Properties.  Such interests were acquired from 1993 to 1995. Richman American Credit Corp. (the "Manager") was formed on April 5, 1993 to act as the Manager of the Trust.
	On September 13, 1993, the Trust commenced the offering for sale of units of beneficial ownership (the "Units") to Beneficial Owners in one to twenty series ("Series I through Series XX"; each a "Series"). These notes and the accompanying financial statements are presented for Series I only.
	Basis of Accounting and Fiscal Year
	The Trust’s records are maintained on the accrual basis of accounting for both financial reporting and tax purposes. For financial reporting purposes, the Trust's fiscal year ends March 30 and its quarterly periods end June 29, September 29 and December 30. The Local Partnerships have a calendar year for financial reporting purposes.  The Trust and the Local Partnerships each have a calendar year for income tax purposes.
	Investment in Local Partnerships
	The Trust accounts for its investment in local partnerships in accordance with the equity method of accounting, under which the investment is carried at cost and is adjusted for the Trust's share of each Local Partnership's results of operations and by cash distributions received. Equity in loss of each investment in Local Partnership allocated to the Trust is recognized to the extent of the Trust’s investment balance in each Local Partnership.  Equity in loss in excess of the Trust’s investment balance in a Local Partnership is allocated to other partners' capital in any such Local Partnership. Previously unrecognized equity in loss of any Local Partnership is recognized in the fiscal year in which equity in income is earned by such Local Partnership or additional investment is made by the Trust. Distributions received subsequent to the elimination of an investment balance for any such investment in a Local Partnership are recorded as other income from local partnerships.
	The Trust assesses the carrying value of its investment in local partnerships at least annually in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year or whenever there are indications that a permanent impairment may have occurred. If the carrying value of an investment in a Local Partnership exceeds the estimated value derived by management, the Trust reduces its investment in any such Local Partnership (unless the impairment is considered to be temporary) and includes such reduction in equity in income (loss) of investment in local partnerships. Impairment is measured by comparing the investment carrying amount to the estimated residual value of the investment.
	The Trust does not consolidate the accounts and activities of the Local Partnerships, which are considered Variable Interest Entities as defined by Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810; Subtopic 10, because the Trust is not considered the primary beneficiary. The Trust's balance in investment in local partnerships represents the maximum exposure to loss in connection with such investments. The Trust's exposure to loss on the Local Partnerships is mitigated by the condition and financial performance of the underlying Properties as well as the financial strength of the general partners of the Local Partnerships (the “Local General Partners”). In addition, the Local Partnerships’ partnership agreements grant the Local General Partners the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the Local Partnerships’ economic success.
	Advances and additional capital contributions (collectively the “Advances”) that are not required under the terms of the Local Partnerships’ partnership agreements but which are made to the Local Partnerships are recorded as investment in local partnerships. Certain Advances are considered by the Trust to be voluntary loans to the respective Local Partnerships and the Trust may be reimbursed at a future date to the extent such Local Partnerships generate distributable cash flow or receive proceeds from sale or refinancing.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The Trust considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of acquisition to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market value.
	Fair Value Measurements
	ASC Topic 820 clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability and establishes the following fair value hierarchy:
	·         Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Partnership has the ability to access;
	·         Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals; and
	·         Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability that are typically based on an entity’s own assumptions as there is little, if any, related market activity.
	For instances in which the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement will fall within the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
	Investment in Pemberwick Fund
	The Trust carries its investment in Pemberwick Fund (”Pemberwick”), an investment grade institutional short duration bond fund, at estimated fair value. Realized capital gains (losses) are included in (offset against) interest revenue. Investment in Pemberwick is classified as available-for-sale and unrealized gains (losses) are included as items of comprehensive income (loss) and are reported as a separate component of owners' equity (deficit).
	Income Taxes
	The Trust is a pass-through entity for income tax purposes and, as such, is not subject to income taxes. Rather, all items of taxable income and deductions are passed through to and are reported by its owners on their respective income tax returns. The Trust’s federal tax status as a pass-through entity is based on its legal status as a trust.  Accordingly, the Trust is not required to take any tax positions in order to qualify as a pass-through entity. The Trust is required to file and does file tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and other taxing authorities. Income tax returns filed by the Trust are subject to examination by the IRS for a period of three years. While no Trust income tax returns are currently being examined by the IRS, tax years subsequent to 2009 remain subject to examination. These financial statements do not reflect a provision for income taxes and the Trust has no other tax positions which must be considered for disclosure. In accordance with ASC Topic 740; Subtopic 10, the Trust has included in Note 7 disclosures related to differences in the financial and tax bases of accounting.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

2_Capital_Contributions

2. Capital Contributions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Notes	'
2. Capital Contributions	'
	2.      Capital Contributions
	On September 13, 1993, the Trust commenced the offering of Units through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and PaineWebber Incorporated (the “Selling Agents”). On November 29, 1993, January 28, 1994 and May 25, 1994, under the terms of the Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement of Trust of the Trust (the "Trust Agreement"), the Manager admitted Beneficial Owners to the Trust in three closings. At these closings, subscriptions for a total of 18,654 Units representing $18,654,000 in Beneficial Owners’ capital contributions were accepted. In connection with the offering of Units, the Trust incurred organization and offering costs of $2,330,819, of which $75,000 was capitalized as organization costs and $2,255,819 was charged to the Beneficial Owners' equity as syndication costs. The Manager contributed $100 to the Trust.
	Net loss is allocated 99% to the Beneficial Owners and 1% to the Manager in accordance with the Trust Agreement. The Trust paid nonresident state withholding taxes of $36,141 on behalf of certain of the Beneficial Owners in April 2014 in connection with gains recognized by certain Local Partnerships for the year ended December 31, 2013.

3_Cash_and_Cash_Equivalents

3. Cash and Cash Equivalents	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Notes	'
3. Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	3.      Cash and Cash Equivalents
	As of March 30, 2014, the Trust has cash and cash equivalents of $111,475. Of such amount, $104,542 is held in accounts at two financial institutions in which such accounts are insured up to $250,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The entire amount is FDIC insured as of March 30, 2014. The remaining $6,933 is held in an account at a financial institution in which such amount is invested in a portfolio of securities that are direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury and are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America.

4_Investment_in_Pemberwick_Fun

4. Investment in Pemberwick Fund	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Notes	'
4. Investment in Pemberwick Fund	'
	4.      Investment in Pemberwick Fund
	The Trust carries its investment in Pemberwick, an investment grade institutional short duration bond fund, at estimated fair value. Pemberwick was organized in February 2010 as a non-diversified open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that seeks maximum current income consistent with liquidity and stability of principal. In selecting a portfolio of securities for Pemberwick, the investment advisor of Pemberwick (the “Advisor”) will select investments so that Pemberwick’s assets will be rated “A-” or better by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (“NRSRO”) such as Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. (“Moody’s”) and/or by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services, LLC (“S&P”) (or if commercial paper rated in the highest category) or, if a rating is not available, deemed to be of comparable quality by the Advisor, or securities issued by banking institutions operating in the United States and having assets in excess of $200 billion. Approximately 90% or more of Pemberwick’s assets will either be invested in securities rated AA or better (if commercial paper rated in the highest category) by a NRSRO or in securities of banking institutions operating in the United States and having assets in excess of $200 billion.
	The weighted average duration of Pemberwick’s assets is approximately 1.92 years as of March 30, 2014. Redemptions from Pemberwick are immediately liquid and unrestricted. Pemberwick’s net asset value (“NAV”) is $10.07 and $10.12 per share as of March 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Trust’s investment in Pemberwick as of March 30, 2014 and 2013 is $654,505 and $819,873, respectively. An unrealized gain of $4,524 as of March 30, 2014 is reflected as accumulated other comprehensive income in the accompanying balance sheet as of March 30, 2014. The Trust has earned $46,396 of interest revenue from its investment in Pemberwick as of March 30, 2014. The fair value of the Trust’s investment in Pemberwick is classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy of the guidance on Fair Value Measurements (see Note 1). Pemberwick’s NAV was $10.09 as of May 31, 2014.
	The Advisor is an affiliate of the Manager. For its services, the Advisor is entitled to receive an annual advisory fee of 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Pemberwick. The Advisor may, in its discretion, voluntarily waive its fees or reimburse certain Pemberwick expenses; however, the Advisor is not required to do so. The Advisor has waived 70% of its fee earned since Pemberwick’s inception and earned $1,086 and $1,219 in connection with the Trust’s investment in Pemberwick for the years ended March 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, enough to cover its direct costs. The Advisor’s asset management affiliate, Richman Asset Management, Inc. (“RAM”) has agreed to reduce its management fees (see Note 6) payable by the Trust to the extent any fee of the Advisor payable by Pemberwick would be duplicative of any profit that RAM would receive from the Trust.

5_Investment_in_Local_Partners

5. Investment in Local Partnerships	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Notes	'
5. Investment in Local Partnerships	'
	5.      Investment in Local Partnerships
	The Trust initially acquired a Local Partnership Interest in ten Local Partnerships. As of March 30, 2014, the Trust owns a 99% Local Partnership Interest in the following six Local Partnerships:
	1.	ACP Housing Associates, L.P.;
	2.	Creative Choice Homes VII, Ltd.;
	3.	Ledge/McLaren Limited Partnership;
	4.	SB-92 Limited Partnership;
	5.	St. John Housing Associates, L.P. (“St. John Housing”); and
	6.	Vision Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership.
	In connection with the initial purchase of ten Local Partnership Interests, under the terms of the partnership agreement of each Local Partnership, as of March 30, 2014 the Trust is committed to make capital contributions in the aggregate of $14,837,956, which includes Advances to certain Local Partnerships (see discussion below), and all of which has been paid.
	The remaining Properties are principally comprised of subsidized and leveraged low-income multifamily residential complexes located throughout the United States. The required holding period of each Property, in order to avoid Low-income Housing Tax Credit recapture, is fifteen years from the year in which the Low-income Housing Tax Credits commence on the last building of the Property (the “Compliance Period”). The Compliance Periods of all the Local Partnerships expired in a prior year. The rents of the Properties, certain of which receive project based rental subsidy payments pursuant to subsidy agreements, are subject to specific laws, regulations and agreements with federal and state agencies. The subsidies expire at various times. The Trust cannot predict legislative initiatives and governmental budget negotiations, the outcome of which could result in a reduction in funds available for the various federal and state administered housing programs. Such changes could adversely affect the future net operating income and debt structure of the Local Partnerships receiving such subsidies. As of December 31, 2013, the Local Partnerships have outstanding mortgage loans payable totaling approximately $14,361,000 and accrued interest payable on such loans totaling approximately $2,355,000, which are secured by security interests and liens common to mortgage loans on the Local Partnerships' real property and other assets.
	For the years ended March 30, 2014 and 2013, the investment in local partnerships activity consists of the following:
			2014	2013
	Investment in local partnerships as of March 30, 2013 and 2012		$    2,435,800	$    2,267,000
	Distributions from Local Partnerships		-109,741	-13,941
	Distributions classified as other income		52,500	6,250
	Equity in income of investment in local partnerships		139,627	176,491
	Investment in local partnerships as of March 30, 2014 and 2013		$    2,518,186	$    2,435,800
	During the year ended March 30, 2014, the Trust sold its Local Partnership Interest in Penn Apartment Associates (“Penn Apartments”) to an affiliate of the Local General Partner of Penn Apartments. Although the Trust received no proceeds in connection with the sale, the Trust received $46,250 for distributions that were due to the Trust under the terms of Penn Apartments’ partnership agreement. Such amount is included in other income from local partnerships in the accompanying statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) of the Trust for the year ended March 30, 2014 (see Note 1). After accounting for its share of cumulative income, losses and distributions, the Trust’s investment in Penn Apartments had reached a zero balance prior to the sale.
	During the year ended March 30, 2014, the Trust sold its Local Partnership Interest in St. Christopher’s Associates, L.P. V (“St. Christopher’s”) to an affiliate of the Local General Partner of St. Christopher’s; there were no proceeds in connection with the sale. The Trust made an Advance to St. Christopher's of $6,092 in a prior year to fund operating deficits; such Advance was recorded as investment in local partnerships (see Note 1). After accounting for its share of cumulative income, losses and distributions, the Trust’s investment in St. Christopher’s had reached a zero balance prior to the sale. As a result of severe fire damage at the Property, St. Christopher’s recognized a gain on involuntary conversion of $809,114 for the year ended December 31, 2013. Such amount is reflected in the combined statement of operations of the Local Partnerships for the year ended December 31, 2013 herein Note 5.
	During the year ended March 30, 2013, Edgewood Manor Associates, L.P. (“Edgewood”) sold its underlying Property to an unaffiliated third party, in connection with which Edgewood recognized a gain of $1,370,027. Such amount is reflected as gain (loss) on sale of property in the combined statement of operations of the Local Partnerships for the year ended December 31, 2013 herein Note 5. The Trust received $31,293 in connection with the sale; such amount is reflected as gain on sale of limited partner interests/local partnership properties in the accompanying statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) of the Trust for the year ended March 30, 2013. The Trust made Advances to Edgewood of $90,000 in prior years to fund operating deficits; such Advances were recorded as investment in local partnerships (see Note 1). After accounting for its share of cumulative income, losses and distributions, the Trust’s investment in Edgewood had reached a zero balance prior to the sale.
	During the year ended March 30, 2012, Starved Rock - LaSalle Manor Limited Partnership (“Starved Rock”) sold its underlying Property to an affiliate of the Local General Partner of Starved Rock, in connection with which Starved Rock recognized a loss of $232,801. Such amount is reflected as gain (loss) on sale of property in the combined statement of operations of the Local Partnerships for the year ended December 31, 2012 herein Note 5. (232,801)
	The Trust’s investment in St. John Housing represents more than 20% of the Trust’s total assets as of March 30, 2014 and 2013 and the equity in income recognized by the Trust in connection with St. John Housing represents more than 20% of the Trust’s net loss for the years then ended. The following financial information represents certain balance sheet and operating statement data of St. John Housing as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		2013	2012
	Total assets	$      5,444,612	$      5,522,530
	Total liabilities	$      2,935,122	$      3,093,236
	Revenue	$      1,464,956	$      1,469,771
	Net income	$      141,037	$      178,274
	Equity in loss of investment in local partnerships is limited to the Trust’s investment balance in each Local Partnership; any excess is applied to other partners' capital in any such Local Partnership (see Note 1). The amount of such excess losses applied to other partners' capital was $264,194 and $1,016,695 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, as reflected in the combined statements of operations of the Local Partnerships herein Note 5.
	The differences between the Trust’s investment in local partnerships as of March 30, 2014 and 2013 and the amounts reflected as the Trust’s investment balance in the combined balance sheets of the Local Partnerships as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 herein Note 5 represent cumulative carrying value adjustments made by the Trust (see Note 1) in the amount of $1,024,850 and $1,461,850, respectively.
	The combined balance sheets of the Local Partnerships as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the combined statements of operations of the Local Partnerships for the years then ended are reflected on pages 28 and 29, respectively. The combined balance sheets of the Local Partnerships as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 do not include any balances in connection with the Local Partnerships in which the Partnership no longer owns an interest as of such dates, while the combined statements of operations of the Local Partnerships for the years then ended include the results of operations of such Local Partnerships for the period prior to the sales or other dispositions (see discussion above herein Note 5).
	The combined balance sheets of the Local Partnerships as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
		2013	2012
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$      743,616	$      760,971
	Rents receivable	99,462	93,456
	Escrow deposits and reserves	2,185,014	1,916,418
	Land	997,101	1,010,458
	Buildings and improvements (net of accumulated depreciation of $18,330,320 and $18,325,748)	13,658,750	13,690,637
	Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization of $151,843 and $148,306)	158,857	171,471
	Other assets	425,898	392,021
	Total assets	$     18,268,698	$     18,035,432
	LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
	Liabilities
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$      522,068	$      596,708
	Due to related parties	2,005,580	2,541,398
	Mortgage loans	14,361,626	16,405,508
	Notes payable	250,000	250,000
	Accrued interest	2,355,284	4,948,039
	Other liabilities	114,406	126,959
	Total liabilities	19,608,964	24,868,612
	Partners' equity (deficit)
	American Tax Credit Trust, Series I
	Capital contributions, net of distributions	10,074,228	13,037,450
	Cumulative loss	-6,531,192	-9,139,800
	Total American Tax Credit Trust, Series I	3,543,036	3,897,650
	General partners and other limited partners
	Capital contributions, net of distributions	152,459	152,970
	Cumulative loss	-5,035,761	-10,883,800
	Total General partners and other limited partners	-4,883,302	-10,730,830
	Total equity (deficit)	-1,340,266	-6,833,180
	Total liabilities & equity (deficit)	$     18,268,698	$     18,035,432
	The combined statements of operations of the Local Partnerships for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
		2013	2012
REVENUE
Rental	$      4,442,325	$      4,551,556
Interest and other	351,778	280,671
TOTAL REVENUE	4,794,103	4,832,227
EXPENSES
Administrative	1,164,138	1,260,668
Utilities	739,767	752,113
Operating and maintenance	1,282,816	1,267,607
Taxes and insurance	391,935	409,213
Financial	613,160	759,462
Depreciation and amortization	905,927	953,628
TOTAL EXPENSES	5,097,743	5,402,691
LOSS BEFORE GAIN (LOSS) ON SALE OF PROPERTY AND GAIN ON INVOLUNTARY CONVERSION
	-303,640	-570,464
GAIN (LOSS) ON SALE OF PROPERTY	1,370,027	-232,801
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE GAIN ON INVOLUNTARY CONVERSION	1,066,387	-803,265
GAIN ON INVOLUNTARY CONVERSION	809,114	--
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$      1,875,501	$      (803,265)
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO
American Tax Credit Trust, Series I	$      139,627	$      176,491
General partners and other limited partners (includes $264,194 and  $1,016,695 of Trust losses in excess of investment and specially allocated income of $1,981,251 and $44,987)
	1,735,874	-979,756
	$      1,875,501	$      (803,265)

6_Transactions_With_Manager_an

6. Transactions With Manager and Affiliates	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Notes	'
6. Transactions With Manager and Affiliates	'
	6.      Transactions with Manager and Affiliates
	Pursuant to the terms of the Trust Agreement, the Trust incurs an annual management fee (the “Management Fee”) payable to the Manager for its services in connection with the management of the affairs of the Trust. The annual Management Fee is equal to 0.5% of Invested Assets (as such term is defined in the Trust Agreement). The Trust incurred Management Fees of $155,707 and $176,405 for the years ended March 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Unpaid Management Fees in the amount of $717,095 and $816,571 are reflected as payable to manager and affiliates in the accompanying balance sheets as of March 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

7_Taxable_Inome_Loss

7. Taxable Inome (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Notes	'
7. Taxable Inome (Loss)	'
	7.      Taxable Income (Loss)
	A reconciliation of the financial statement net loss of the Trust for the years ended March 30, 2014 and 2013 to the tax return income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		2014	2013
	Financial statement net loss for the years ended March 30, 2014 and 2013	$            (4,164)	$            (7,626)
	Add (less) net transactions occurring between
	January 1, 2012 and March 30, 2012	--	78,928
	January 1, 2013 and March 30, 2013	(23,434)	23,434
	January 1, 2014 and March 30, 2014	48,016	--
	Adjusted financial statement net income for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
		20,418	94,736
	Management Fees deductible for tax purposes when paid	-95,582	-72,441
	Differences arising from equity in income (loss) of investment in local partnerships
		875,949	-297,896
	Difference in gain (loss) on sale of limited partner interests/local partnership properties
		2,274,932	-168,307
	Write-off of Advances for tax purposes	-90,000	--
	Other income from local partnerships	-52,500	-36,250
	Other differences	3,128	-2,754
	Tax return income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012	$       2,934,347	$      (482,912)
	-78928
	The differences between the investment in local partnerships for financial reporting and tax purposes as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
		2013	2012
	Investment in local partnerships - financial reporting	$      2,518,186	$      2,435,800
	Investment in local partnerships - tax	-1,737,768	-4,916,537
		$       4,255,954	$        7,352,337
	Payable to manager and affiliates in the accompanying balance sheets represents accrued Management Fees, which are not deductible for tax purposes until paid pursuant to IRC Section 267.

8_Fair_Value_of_Financial_Inst

8. Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Notes	'
8. Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	8.      Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Fair value estimates are dependent upon subjective assumptions and involve significant uncertainties resulting in variability in estimates with changes in assumptions. The following table summarizes the carrying values and the estimated fair values of the Trust’s financial instruments as of March 30, 2014 and 2013:
		2014		2013
		Carrying	Estimated Fair	Carrying	Estimated Fair
		Value	Value	Value	Value
	Cash and cash equivalents	$     111,475	$     111,475	$     141,858	$     141,858
	Investment in Pemberwick Fund - a short duration bond fund	$     654,505	$     654,505	$     819,873	$     819,873
	Investment in local partnerships	$  2,518,186	$  4,900,000	$  2,435,800	$  5,000,000
	The following methods and assumptions were used by the Trust in estimating the fair value of each class of financial instrument:
	Cash and cash equivalents
	The carrying amount approximates fair value.
	Investment in Pemberwick Fund - a short duration bond fund
	The estimated fair value of Pemberwick is based on current market quotes received from active markets. Pemberwick’s NAV is calculated and published daily (see Note 4).
	Investment in local partnerships
	The Trust assesses the carrying value of its investment in local partnerships at least annually in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year or whenever there are indications that a permanent impairment may have occurred (see Note 1). These valuations require significant judgments, which include assumptions regarding capitalization rates, occupancy rates, projected operating results, availability of financing, exit plan, extended use provisions of the Properties under the terms of the applicable financing agreements, comparable sales and other factors deemed necessary by the Trust. Significant increases in capitalization rates and comparable sales in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement while significant increases in revenue growth rates in isolation would result in a significantly higher fair value measurement. Significant decreases in capitalization rates and comparable sales in isolation would result in a significantly higher fair value measurement while significant decreases in revenue growth rates in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. The fair value of investment in local partnerships was determined using Level 3 inputs as of March 30, 2014 and 2013 and is presented here for disclosure purposes only.

1_Organization_Purpose_and_Sum1

1. Organization, Purpose and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Basis of Accounting and Fiscal Year (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Policies	'
Basis of Accounting and Fiscal Year	'
	Basis of Accounting and Fiscal Year
	The Trust’s records are maintained on the accrual basis of accounting for both financial reporting and tax purposes. For financial reporting purposes, the Trust's fiscal year ends March 30 and its quarterly periods end June 29, September 29 and December 30. The Local Partnerships have a calendar year for financial reporting purposes.  The Trust and the Local Partnerships each have a calendar year for income tax purposes.

1_Organization_Purpose_and_Sum2

1. Organization, Purpose and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Cash and Cash Equivalents (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Policies	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The Trust considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of acquisition to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market value.

1_Organization_Purpose_and_Sum3

1. Organization, Purpose and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Fair Value Measurements (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Policies	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	ASC Topic 820 clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability and establishes the following fair value hierarchy:
	·         Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Partnership has the ability to access;
	·         Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals; and
	·         Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability that are typically based on an entity’s own assumptions as there is little, if any, related market activity.
	For instances in which the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement will fall within the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

1_Organization_Purpose_and_Sum4

1. Organization, Purpose and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Income Taxes (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Policies	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The Trust is a pass-through entity for income tax purposes and, as such, is not subject to income taxes. Rather, all items of taxable income and deductions are passed through to and are reported by its owners on their respective income tax returns. The Trust’s federal tax status as a pass-through entity is based on its legal status as a trust.  Accordingly, the Trust is not required to take any tax positions in order to qualify as a pass-through entity. The Trust is required to file and does file tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and other taxing authorities. Income tax returns filed by the Trust are subject to examination by the IRS for a period of three years. While no Trust income tax returns are currently being examined by the IRS, tax years subsequent to 2009 remain subject to examination. These financial statements do not reflect a provision for income taxes and the Trust has no other tax positions which must be considered for disclosure. In accordance with ASC Topic 740; Subtopic 10, the Trust has included in Note 7 disclosures related to differences in the financial and tax bases of accounting.

1_Organization_Purpose_and_Sum5

1. Organization, Purpose and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Use of Estimates (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Policies	'
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

5_Investment_in_Local_Partners1

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: Local Partnership Interests Owned as of March 30, 2014 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Tables/Schedules	'
Local Partnership Interests Owned as of March 30, 2014	'
	1.	ACP Housing Associates, L.P.;
	2.	Creative Choice Homes VII, Ltd.;
	3.	Ledge/McLaren Limited Partnership;
	4.	SB-92 Limited Partnership;
	5.	St. John Housing Associates, L.P. (“St. John Housing”); and
	6.	Vision Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership.

5_Investment_in_Local_Partners2

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: Schedule of Investment In Local Partnerships Activity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Tables/Schedules	'
Schedule of Investment In Local Partnerships Activity	'
		2014	2013
	Investment in local partnerships as of March 30, 2013 and 2012	$    2,435,800	$    2,267,000
	Distributions from Local Partnerships	-109,741	-13,941
	Distributions classified as other income	52,500	6,250
	Equity in income of investment in local partnerships	139,627	176,491
	Investment in local partnerships as of March 30, 2014 and 2013	$    2,518,186	$    2,435,800

5_Investment_in_Local_Partners3

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: Certain Unaudited Balance Sheet And Operating Statement Data for St. John Housing (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Tables/Schedules	'
Certain Unaudited Balance Sheet And Operating Statement Data for St. John Housing	'
		2013	2012
	Total assets	$      5,444,612	$      5,522,530
	Total liabilities	$      2,935,122	$      3,093,236
	Revenue	$      1,464,956	$      1,469,771
	Net income	$      141,037	$      178,274

5_Investment_in_Local_Partners4

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: Combined Balance Sheets of the Local Partnerships (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Tables/Schedules	'
Combined Balance Sheets of the Local Partnerships	'
		2013	2012
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$      743,616	$      760,971
	Rents receivable	99,462	93,456
	Escrow deposits and reserves	2,185,014	1,916,418
	Land	997,101	1,010,458
	Buildings and improvements (net of accumulated depreciation of $18,330,320 and $18,325,748)	13,658,750	13,690,637
	Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization of $151,843 and $148,306)	158,857	171,471
	Other assets	425,898	392,021
	Total assets	$     18,268,698	$     18,035,432
	LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
	Liabilities
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$      522,068	$      596,708
	Due to related parties	2,005,580	2,541,398
	Mortgage loans	14,361,626	16,405,508
	Notes payable	250,000	250,000
	Accrued interest	2,355,284	4,948,039
	Other liabilities	114,406	126,959
	Total liabilities	19,608,964	24,868,612
	Partners' equity (deficit)
	American Tax Credit Trust, Series I
	Capital contributions, net of distributions	10,074,228	13,037,450
	Cumulative loss	-6,531,192	-9,139,800
	Total American Tax Credit Trust, Series I	3,543,036	3,897,650
	General partners and other limited partners
	Capital contributions, net of distributions	152,459	152,970
	Cumulative loss	-5,035,761	-10,883,800
	Total General partners and other limited partners	-4,883,302	-10,730,830
	Total equity (deficit)	-1,340,266	-6,833,180
	Total liabilities & equity (deficit)	$     18,268,698	$     18,035,432

5_Investment_in_Local_Partners5

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: Combined Statements of Operations of the Local Partnerships (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Tables/Schedules	'
Combined Statements of Operations of the Local Partnerships	'
		2013	2012
	REVENUE
	Rental	$      4,442,325	$      4,551,556
	Interest and other	351,778	280,671
	TOTAL REVENUE	4,794,103	4,832,227
	EXPENSES
	Administrative	1,164,138	1,260,668
	Utilities	739,767	752,113
	Operating and maintenance	1,282,816	1,267,607
	Taxes and insurance	391,935	409,213
	Financial	613,160	759,462
	Depreciation and amortization	905,927	953,628
	TOTAL EXPENSES	5,097,743	5,402,691
	LOSS BEFORE GAIN (LOSS) ON SALE OF PROPERTY AND GAIN ON INVOLUNTARY CONVERSION
		-303,640	-570,464
	GAIN (LOSS) ON SALE OF PROPERTY	1,370,027	-232,801
	INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE GAIN ON INVOLUNTARY CONVERSION	1,066,387	-803,265
	GAIN ON INVOLUNTARY CONVERSION	809,114	--
	NET INCOME (LOSS)	$      1,875,501	$      (803,265)
	NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO
	American Tax Credit Trust, Series I	$      139,627	$      176,491
	General partners and other limited partners (includes $264,194 and  $1,016,695 of Trust losses in excess of investment and specially allocated income of $1,981,251 and $44,987)
		1,735,874	-979,756
		$      1,875,501	$      (803,265)

7_Taxable_Inome_Loss_Reconcili

7. Taxable Inome (Loss): Reconciliation of Financial Statement Net Income (Loss) to the Tax Return Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Tables/Schedules	'
Reconciliation of Financial Statement Net Income (Loss) to the Tax Return Loss	'
		2014	2013
	Financial statement net loss for the years ended March 30, 2014 and 2013	$            (4,164)	$            (7,626)
	Add (less) net transactions occurring between
	January 1, 2012 and March 30, 2012	--	78,928
	January 1, 2013 and March 30, 2013	(23,434)	23,434
	January 1, 2014 and March 30, 2014	48,016	--
	Adjusted financial statement net income for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
		20,418	94,736
	Management Fees deductible for tax purposes when paid	-95,582	-72,441
	Differences arising from equity in income (loss) of investment in local partnerships
		875,949	-297,896
	Difference in gain (loss) on sale of limited partner interests/local partnership properties
		2,274,932	-168,307
	Write-off of Advances for tax purposes	-90,000	--
	Other income from local partnerships	-52,500	-36,250
	Other differences	3,128	-2,754
	Tax return income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012	$       2,934,347	$      (482,912)
	-78928

7_Taxable_Inome_Loss_Differenc

7. Taxable Inome (Loss): Differences Between Investment in Local Partnerships for Tax and Financial Reporting Purposes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Tables/Schedules	'
Differences Between Investment in Local Partnerships for Tax and Financial Reporting Purposes	'
		2013	2012
	Investment in local partnerships - financial reporting	$      2,518,186	$      2,435,800
	Investment in local partnerships - tax	-1,737,768	-4,916,537
		$       4,255,954	$        7,352,337

8_Fair_Value_of_Financial_Inst1

8. Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Tables/Schedules	'
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments	'
		2014		2013
		Carrying	Estimated Fair	Carrying	Estimated Fair
		Value	Value	Value	Value
	Cash and cash equivalents	$     111,475	$     111,475	$     141,858	$     141,858
	Investment in Pemberwick Fund - a short duration bond fund	$     654,505	$     654,505	$     819,873	$     819,873
	Investment in local partnerships	$  2,518,186	$  4,900,000	$  2,435,800	$  5,000,000

2_Capital_Contributions_Detail

2. Capital Contributions (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Details	'	'	'
Units of beneficial ownership interest outstanding	'	18,654	18,654
Total capital contributions received	'	$18,654,000	$18,654,000
Organization and Offering Costs incurred in connection with the Trust offering	'	2,330,819	2,330,819
Organization Costs Capitalized in Connection with the Trust Offering	'	75,000	75,000
Syndication Costs Charged to the Beneficial Owners' Equity in Connection with the Trust Offering	'	2,255,819	2,255,819
Manager Contribution in Connection with the Trust Offering	'	100	100
Nonresident State Withholding Taxes Paid	$36,141	'	'

3_Cash_and_Cash_Equivalents_De

3. Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012
Details	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$111,475	$141,858	$405,951
Cash and cash equivalents held at two FDIC insured institutions	104,542	'	'
Maximum insured at each institution	250,000	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents held in portfolio of U.S. Treasury securities	$6,933	'	'

4_Investment_in_Pemberwick_Fun1

4. Investment in Pemberwick Fund (Details) (USD $)	31-May-14	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Details	'	'	'
Weighted Average Duration of Pemberwick's assets in years	'	1.92	'
Pemberwick Net Asset Value	$10.09	$10.07	$10.12
Investment in Pemberwick Fund - a short duration bond fund	'	$654,505	$819,873
Unrealized gain reflected as accumulated other comprehensive income	'	4,524	'
Aggregate interest revenue from investment in Pemberwick	'	$46,396	'

4_Investment_in_Pemberwick_Fun2

4. Investment in Pemberwick Fund: Advisor's Fee (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Details	'	'
Advisor's Fee	$1,086	$1,219

5_Investment_in_Local_Partners6

5. Investment in Local Partnerships (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Details	'	'
Capital contributions in the aggregate	$14,837,956	'
Local Partnerships outstanding mortgage loans payable	'	14,361,000
Local Partnerships accrued interest	'	$2,355,000

5_Investment_in_Local_Partners7

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: Schedule of Investment In Local Partnerships Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012
Details	'	'	'
Investment in local partnerships	$2,518,186	$2,435,800	$2,267,000
Distributions from local partnerships	-109,741	-13,941	'
Distributions classified as other income	52,500	6,250	'
Equity in income of investment in local partnerships	$139,627	$176,491	'

5_Investment_in_Local_Partners8

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: Penn Apartments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Details	'
Distributions received and included in other income from local partnerships in the statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss)	$46,250

5_Investment_in_Local_Partners9

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: St. Christopher's (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
			Combined Statements of Operations
Advance to St. Christopher's	$6,092	$6,092	'
GAIN ON INVOLUNTARY CONVERSION	'	'	$809,114

Recovered_Sheet1

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: Edgewood (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014
Details	'	'	'
GAIN ON SALE OF PROPERTY	$1,370,027	'	'
GAIN ON SALE OF LIMITED PARTNER INTERESTS/LOCAL PARTNERSHIP PROPERTIES	'	31,293	'
Cumulative Advances to Edgewood	'	$90,000	$90,000

Recovered_Sheet2

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: Starved Rock (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Details	'
LOSS ON SALE OF PROPERTY	($232,801)

Recovered_Sheet3

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: St. John Housing (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Details	'	'
Investment in St. John Housing as a percentage of total assets is greater than	20.00%	20.00%
Equity in income from investment in St. John Housing as a percentage of net income is greater than	20.00%	20.00%

Recovered_Sheet4

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: Certain Unaudited Balance Sheet And Operating Statement Data for St. John Housing (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Details	'	'
Investment Total Assets - St John Housing	$5,444,612	$5,522,530
Investment Total Liabilities - St John Housing	2,935,122	3,093,236
Investment Revenue - St John Housing	1,464,956	1,469,771
Investment Net Income - St John Housing	$141,037	$178,274

Recovered_Sheet5

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: Equity in loss of investment in local partnerships (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Details	'	'
Excess Losses Applied to Other Partners' Capital	$264,194	$1,016,695

Recovered_Sheet6

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: Combined Balance Sheets (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Details	'	'
Carrying Value Adjustments	$1,024,850	$1,461,850

Recovered_Sheet7

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: Combined Balance Sheets of the Local Partnerships (Details) (Combined Balance Sheets, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Combined Balance Sheets	'	'
Cash	$743,616	$760,971
Rents receivable	99,462	93,456
Escrow deposits and reserves	2,185,014	1,916,418
Land	997,101	1,010,458
Buildings and Improvements, net	13,658,750	13,690,637
Intangible assets, net	158,857	171,471
Other assets	425,898	392,021
Total assets	18,268,698	18,035,432
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	522,068	596,708
Due to related parties	2,005,580	2,541,398
Mortgage loans	14,361,626	16,405,508
Notes payable	250,000	250,000
Accrued interest	2,355,284	4,948,039
Other liabilities	114,406	126,959
Total liabilities	19,608,964	24,868,612
American Tax Credit Trust, Series I Capital contributions, net of distributions	10,074,228	13,037,450
American Tax Credit Trust, Series I Cumulative loss	-6,531,192	-9,139,800
Total American Tax Credit Trust, Series I	3,543,036	3,897,650
General partners and other limited partners Capital contributions, net of distributions	152,459	152,970
General partners and other limited partners Cumulative loss	-5,035,761	-10,883,800
Total General partners and other limited partners	-4,883,302	-10,730,830
Total Equity (Deficit)	-1,340,266	-6,833,180
Total Liabilities & Equity (Deficit)	$18,268,698	$18,035,432

Recovered_Sheet8

5. Investment in Local Partnerships: Combined Statements of Operations of the Local Partnerships (Details) (Combined Statements of Operations, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Combined Statements of Operations	'	'
Rental	$4,442,325	$4,551,556
Interest and other	351,778	280,671
TOTAL REVENUE	4,794,103	4,832,227
Administrative	1,164,138	1,260,668
Utilities	739,767	752,113
Operating and maintenance	1,282,816	1,267,607
Taxes and insurance	391,935	409,213
Financial	613,160	759,462
Depreciation and amortization	905,927	953,628
TOTAL EXPENSES	5,097,743	5,402,691
LOSS BEFORE GAIN (LOSS) ON SALE OF PROPERTY AND GAIN ON INVOLUNTARY CONVERSION	-303,640	-570,464
GAIN (LOSS) ON SALE OF PROPERTY	1,370,027	-232,801
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE GAIN ON INVOLUNTARY CONVERSION	1,066,387	-803,265
GAIN ON INVOLUNTARY CONVERSION	809,114	'
Net income (loss)	1,875,501	-803,265
Net income (loss) attributable to American Tax Credit Trust, Series I	139,627	176,491
Net income (loss) attributable to general partners and other limited partners (includes $264,194 and $1,016,695 of Trust losses in excess of investment and specially allocated income of $1,981,251 and $44,987)	$1,735,874	($979,756)

6_Transactions_With_Manager_an1

6. Transactions With Manager and Affiliates: Management Fees - Affiliate (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Details	'	'
Management fee - affiliate	$155,707	$176,405

6_Transactions_With_Manager_an2

6. Transactions With Manager and Affiliates: Unpaid Management Fees (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Details	'	'
Unpaid Management Fees	$717,095	$816,571

7_Taxable_Inome_Loss_Reconcili1

7. Taxable Inome (Loss): Reconciliation of Financial Statement Net Income (Loss) to the Tax Return Loss (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Details	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET LOSS	'	'	'	($4,164)	'	($7,626)	'
Add (less) net transactions occurring between Jan 1 and Mar 30	48,016	23,434	-78,928	'	'	'	'
Adjusted financial statement net income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012	'	'	'	'	20,418	'	94,736
Management Fees deductible for tax purposes when paid	'	'	'	'	-95,582	'	-72,441
Differences arising from equity in income (loss) of investment in local partnerships	'	'	'	'	875,949	'	-297,896
Difference in gain (loss) on sale of limited partner interests/local partnership properties	'	'	'	'	2,274,932	'	-168,307
Write-off of Advances for tax purposes	'	'	'	'	-90,000	'	'
Other income from local partnerships	'	'	'	'	-52,500	'	-36,250
Other differences	'	'	'	'	3,128	'	-2,754
Tax return income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012	'	'	'	'	$2,934,347	'	($482,912)

7_Taxable_Inome_Loss_Differenc1

7. Taxable Inome (Loss): Differences Between Investment in Local Partnerships for Tax and Financial Reporting Purposes (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Details	'	'
Investment in local partnerships - financial reporting	$2,518,186	$2,435,800
Investment in local partnerships - Tax	-1,737,768	-4,916,537
Differences between the investment in local partnerships for tax and financial reporting purposes	$4,255,954	$7,352,337

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8. Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
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Cash and cash equivalents - Carrying Value	$111,475	$141,858
Cash and cash equivalents - Estimated Fair Value	111,475	141,858
Investment in Pemberwick Fund - a short duration bond fund - Carrying Value	654,505	819,873
Investment in Pemberwick Fund - a short duration bond fund - Estimated Fair Value	654,505	819,873
Investment in local partnerships - Carrying Value	2,518,186	2,435,800
Investment in local partnerships - Estimated Fair Value	$4,900,000	$5,000,000