U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(CHECK ONE):
[ ] Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K
[X] Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: MARCH 31, 2001
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For the Transition Period Ended:
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Nothing in this Form shall be construed to imply that the
Commission has verified any information contained herein.
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If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above,
identify the item(s) to which the notification relates:
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PART I--REGISTRANT INFORMATION
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AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-E, A MASSACHUSETTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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Full Name of Registrant (Former Name if Applicable)
88 BROAD STREET, SIXTH FLOOR
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
BOSTON, MA 02110
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City, State and Zip Code
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PART II--RULES 12b-25(b) AND (c)
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If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense
and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should
be completed. (Check box if appropriate)
[X] (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form
could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
[X] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on
Form 10-K, Form 20-F, Form 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will
be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the
prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition
report on Form 10-Q, or portion thereof will be filed on or before the
fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and
[ ] (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c)
has been attached if applicable.
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PART III--NARRATIVE
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State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms 10-K, 10-KSB, 11-K, 20-F,
10-Q, 10-QSB, N-SAR or the transition report portion thereof could not be filed
within the prescribed time period. (Attach extra sheets if needed.)
American Income Fund I-E, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership, (the
"Partnership") is unable to timely file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
March 31, 2001 by May 15, 2001 (the calendar day time limit prescribed under
rule 12b-25 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.) The
Partnership received correspondence from the Securities and Exchange Commission
("SEC") dated May 9, 2001 which included comments regarding the appropriateness
of ADC accounting for the Partnership's loan. The comments require review by the
Partnership's accounting staff and independent auditors, Ernst & Young LLP. This
review has not yet been completed. The Registrant anticipates being able to
compile such information so as to permit filing of the Form 10-Q on or before
the 5th calendar day following the Partnership's original prescribed due date
for the Form 10-Q.
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PART IV--OTHER INFORMATION
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(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
MICHAEL J. BUTTERFIELD 617 854-5846
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act
of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If the answer is no,
identify report(s).
[X] Yes [ ] No
(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations
from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the
earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof?
[X] Yes [ ] No
If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively
and quantitatively, and if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable
estimate of the results cannot be made.
Estimate of quarter ended March 31, 2001 results compared to actual quarter
ended March 31, 2000 results:
QUARTER ENDED QUARTER ENDED
MARCH 31, 2001 MARCH 31, 2000
ESTIMATE ACTUAL
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Total Income 386,363 427,124
Total Expenses 430,925 330,020
Net (Loss) Income (44,562) 97,104
The income reduction primarily reflects a reduction in interest income and a
reduction in the gain on sale of equipment. The increase in expenses primarily
reflects a write-down of investment securities and an increase in the
Partnership's share of unconsolidated real estate venture's loss.
AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-E, A MASSACHUSETT'S LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: MAY 14, 2001 By: /s/ MICHAEL J. BUTTERFIELD
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Name: MICHAEL J. BUTTERFIELD
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Title: TREASURER OF AFG LEASING VI
INCORPORATED
(DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICER AND
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL AND
ACCOUNTING OFFICER)
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