August 14, 2002 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Boston Financial Tax Credit Fund VIII, A Limited Partnership Report on Form 10-QSB for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2002 File Number 0-26522 Dear Sir/Madam: Pursuant to the requirements of Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, filed herewith is a copy of subject report. Very truly yours, /s/Stephen Guilmette Stephen Guilmette Assistant Controller TC8-Q1.DOC UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-QSB (Mark One) [ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002 -------------------------------------------------- OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to ------------ --------------------------------- Commission file number 0-26522 Boston Financial Tax Credit Fund VIII, A Limited Partnership ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 04-3205879 - ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 101 Arch Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110-1106 - --------------------------------------------- -------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (617) 439-3911 ----------------------------- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No . BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII (A Limited Partnership) TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page No. - ------------------------------ -------- Item 1. Financial Statements Balance Sheet (Unaudited) - June 30, 2002 1 Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 2 Statement of Changes in Partners' Equity (Deficiency) (Unaudited) - For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2002 3 Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 4 Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited) 5 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 6 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Items 1-6 9 SIGNATURE 10 BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII (A Limited Partnership) BALANCE SHEET June 30, 2002 (Unaudited) Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 111,024 Marketable securities, at fair value 283,121 Investments in Local Limited Partnerships (Note 1) 16,107,155 Other assets 3,268 -------------- Total Assets $ 16,504,568 ============== Liabilities and Partners' Equity Accounts payable to affiliate $ 420,725 Accrued expenses 19,258 --------------- Total Liabilities 439,983 -------------- General, Initial and Investor Limited Partners' Equity 16,057,201 Net unrealized gains on marketable securities 7,384 -------------- Total Partners' Equity 16,064,585 -------------- Total Liabilities and Partners' Equity $ 16,504,568 =============== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII (A Limited Partnership) STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 (Unaudited) 2002 2001 ------------- ------------- Revenue: Investment $ 16,686 $ 21,702 Other 1,260 550 ------------- ------------- Total Revenue 17,946 22,252 ------------- ------------- Expenses: Asset management fees, related party 55,317 54,446 General and administrative (includes reimbursements to an affiliate in the amounts of $19,956 and $14,165 in 2002 and 2001, respectively) 36,325 33,229 Provision for valuation of advances to Local Limited Partnerships - 242,851 Amortization 7,486 7,486 ------------- ------------- Total Expenses 99,128 338,012 ------------- ------------- Loss before equity in losses of Local Limited Partnerships (81,182) (315,760) Equity in losses of Local Limited Partnerships (Note 1) (448,250) (464,692) ------------- ------------- Net Loss $ (529,432) $ (780,452) ============= ============= Net Loss allocated: General Partner $ (5,294) $ (7,804) Limited Partners (524,138) (772,648) ------------- ------------- $ (529,432) $ (780,452) ============= ============= Net Loss per Limited Partner Unit (36,497 Units) $ (14.36) $ (21.17) ============= ============== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII (A Limited Partnership) STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2002 (Unaudited) Initial Investor Net General Limited Limited Unrealized Partner Partner Partners Gains Total ----------- --------- -------------- ----------- ------------- Balance at March 31, 2002 $ (150,481) $ 100 $ 16,737,014 $ 14,109 $ 16,600,742 ----------- --------- -------------- ----------- ------------- Comprehensive Loss: Change in net unrealized gains on marketable securities available for sale - - - (6,725) (6,725) Net Loss (5,294) - (524,138) - (529,432) ----------- --------- -------------- ----------- ------------- Comprehensive Loss (5,294) - (524,138) (6,725) (536,157) ----------- --------- -------------- ----------- ------------- Balance at June 30, 2002 $ (155,775) $ 100 $ 16,212,876 $ 7,384 $ 16,064,585 =========== ========= ============== =========== ============= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII (A Limited Partnership) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 (Unaudited) 2002 2001 ------------- ------------- Net cash used for operating activities $ (338,338) $ (63,465) Net cash provided by investing activities 391,792 126,949 ------------- ------------- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 53,454 63,484 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning 57,570 80,578 ------------- ------------- Cash and cash equivalents, ending $ 111,024 $ 144,062 ============= ============= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII (A Limited Partnership) Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) The unaudited financial statements presented herein have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included with the Fund's Form10-KSB for the year ended March 31, 2002. In the opinion of management, these financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Fund's financial position and results of operations. The results of operations for the periods may not be indicative of the results to be expected for the year. The Managing General Partner of the Fund has elected to report results of the Local Limited Partnerships in which the Fund has a limited partnership interest, on a 90 day lag basis because the Local Limited Partnerships report their results on a calendar year basis. Accordingly, the financial information about the Local Limited Partnerships that is included in the accompanying financial statements is as of March 31, 2002 and 2001. 1. Investments in Local Limited Partnerships The Fund has limited partnership interests in ten Local Limited Partnerships which were organized for the purpose of owning and operating multi-family housing complexes, all of which are government-assisted. Upon dissolution of the Local Limited Partnerships, proceeds will be distributed according to the respective Local Limited Partnership agreements. The following is a summary of investments in Local Limited Partnerships at June 30, 2002: Capital contributions and advances paid to Local Limited Partnerships $ 30,400,092 Cumulative equity in losses of Local Limited Partnerships (13,170,854) Cumulative cash distributions received from Local Limited Partnerships (826,655) ------------- -- Investments in Local Limited Partnerships before adjustments 16,402,583 Excess of investment costs over the underlying net assets acquired: Acquisition fees and expenses 1,048,010 Accumulated amortization of acquisition fees and expenses (208,205) ------------- Investments in Local Limited Partnerships prior to reserve for valuation 17,242,388 Reserve for valuation of investments in Local Limited Partnerships (1,135,233) ------------- Investments in Local Limited Partnerships $ 16,107,155 ============= The Fund has provided a reserve for valuation for its investments in certain Local Limited Partnerships because there is evidence of non-temporary declines in the recoverable amount of these investments. The Fund's share of net losses of the Local Limited Partnerships for the three months ended June 30, 2002 is $448,250. BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII (A Limited Partnership) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Certain matters discussed herein constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Fund intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements and is including this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Although the Fund believes the forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Fund can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Actual results and timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including, without limitation, general economic and real estate conditions and interest rates. Accounting Polices The Fund's accounting polices include those that relate to its recognition of investments in Local Limited Partnerships using the equity method of accounting. The Fund's policy is as follows: The Fund accounts for its investments in Local Limited Partnerships using the equity method of accounting because the Fund does not have control of the major operating and financial policies of the Local Limited Partnerships in which it invests. Under the equity method, the investment is carried at cost, adjusted for the Fund's share of net income or loss and for cash distributions from the Local Limited Partnerships; equity in income or loss of the Local Limited Partnerships is included currently in the Fund 's operations. Under the equity method, a Local Limited Partnership investment will not be carried below zero. To the extent that equity in losses are incurred when the Fund's carrying value of the respective Local Limited Partnership has been reduced to a zero balance, the losses will be suspended and offset against future income. Income from Fund investments where cumulative equity in losses plus cumulative distributions have exceeded the total investment in Local Limited Partnerships will not be recorded until all of the related unrecorded losses have been offset. To the extent that a Local Limited Partnership with a carrying value of zero distributes cash to the Fund, that distribution is recorded as income on the books of the Fund and is included in "Other Revenue" in the accompanying financial statements. Liquidity and Capital Resources At June 30, 2002, the Fund had cash and cash equivalents of $111,024, as compared to $57,570 at March 31, 2002. This increase is primarily attributable to cash distributions received from Local Limited Partnerships and proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities. These increases were partially offset by cash used for operations. The Managing General Partner initially designated 5% of the Gross Proceeds as Reserves as defined in the Partnership Agreement. The Reserves were established to be used for working capital of the Fund and contingencies related to the ownership of Local Limited Partnership interests. The Managing General Partner may increase or decrease such Reserves from time to time, as it deems appropriate. At March 31, 2002, approximately $394,000 of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities has been designated as Reserves. To date, professional fees relating to various Property issues totaling approximately $29,000 have been paid from Reserves. In the event a Local Limited Partnership encounters operating difficulties requiring additional funds, the Fund's management might deem it in its best interest to voluntarily provide such funds in order to protect its investment. As of June 30, 2002, the Fund has advanced approximately $1,135,000 to Local Limited Partnerships to fund operating deficits. The Managing General Partner believes that the investment income earned on the Reserves, along with cash distributions received from Local Limited Partnerships, to the extent available, will be sufficient to fund the Fund's ongoing operations. Reserves may be used to fund Partnership operating deficits, if the Managing General Partner deems funding appropriate. To date, the Fund has used approximately $266,000 of Reserves to fund operations. If Reserves are not adequate to cover the Fund's operations, the Fund will seek other financing sources including, but not limited to, the deferral of Asset Management Fees paid to an affiliate of the Managing General Partner or working with Local Limited Partnerships to increase cash distributions. BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII (A Limited Partnership) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Liquidity and Capital Resources (continued) - ------------------------------------------ Since the Fund invests as a limited partner, the Fund has no contractual duty to provide additional funds to Local Limited Partnerships beyond its specified investment. Thus, as of June 30, 2002, the Fund had no contractual or other obligation to any Local Limited Partnership which had not been paid or provided for. Cash Distributions No cash distributions were made during the three months ended June 30, 2002. Results of Operations For the three months ended June 30, 2002, the Fund's operations resulted in a net loss of $529,432, as compared to $780,452 for the three months ended June 30, 2001. The decrease in net loss is primarily attributable to a decrease in provision for valuation of investments in Local Limited Partnerships due to advances made in the prior year to certain properties that required operating funds. Property Discussions The Fund's investment portfolio consists of limited partnership interests in ten Local Limited Partnerships, each of which own and operate a multi-family apartment complex. A majority of the Properties have stabilized operations and operate above break-even. A few Properties generate cash flow deficits that the Local General Partners of those Properties fund through project expenses loans, subordinated loans or operating escrows. However, some properties have persistent operating difficulties that could either: i) have an adverse impact on the Fund's liquidity; ii) result in their foreclosure or iii) result in the Managing General Partner deeming it appropriate for the Fund to dispose of its interest in the Local Limited Partnership. Also, the Managing General Partner, in the normal course of the Fund's business, may desire to dispose certain Local Limited Partnerships. The following Property discussion focuses only on such Properties. Live Oaks Plantation, located in West Palm Beach, Florida, has historically generated operating deficits due to difficulty in attracting and maintaining quality tenants. In addition, the Property's curb appeal has diminished due to the deferral of certain maintenance and repair projects. During the fourth quarter of 2000, the Local General Partner indicated a desire to transfer its interest in the Local Limited Partnership to a replacement Local General Partner. The General Partner believes that it would be in the best interests of the Property to replace the Local General Partner. Accordingly, the General Partner has been working with the Local General Partner to identify an acceptable replacement. In conjunction with the potential transfer, the Local General Partner agreed to replace his affiliated on-site management company, and in February 2001, a new on-site management company began managing Property operations. The Fund has also advanced a significant amount of Reserves to the Local Limited Partnership to fund capital improvements and deferred maintenance expenses. As a result of the change in site management and the capital improvements made to the Property, the Property's operations have improved significantly. Live Oaks Plantation is undergoing an audit by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"). The audit's focus is on the tax treatment of certain items, such as land improvements, impact fees, utility fees and developer fees. In April 2002, the Florida office of the IRS issued their report indicating an eligible basis reduction of approximately $1,000,000, which would reduce the amount of tax credits and losses generated by the property. The Managing General Partner believes that this is an aggressive stance taken by the Florida office of the IRS given a recent memorandum issued by the Washington D.C. office of the IRS that explicitly allowed the inclusion of impact fees in determining total eligible basis. Impact fees represent approximately $470,000 of the reduction. We anticipate that the Local General Partner will file an appeal of the IRS's decision. As a result of the IRS audit, negotiations to replace the Local General Partner have been delayed. BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII (A Limited Partnership) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Property Discussions (continued) - ------------------------------- The Fund has implemented policies and practices for assessing potential impairment of its investments in Local Limited Partnerships. Real estate experts analyze the investments to determine if impairment indicators exist. If so, the carrying value is compared to the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be derived from the asset. If a significant impairment in carrying value exists, a provision to write down the asset to fair value will be recorded in the Fund's financial statements. BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII (A Limited Partnership) PART II OTHER INFORMATION Items 1-5 Not applicable Item 6 Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits - None (b) Reports on Form 8-K - No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended June 30, 2002. BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII (A Limited Partnership) SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. DATED: August 14, 2002 BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP By: Arch Street VIII Limited Partnership, its General Partner /s/Jenny Netzer ------------------------------------ Jenny Netzer Principal, Head of Housing and Community Investment