FORM 10-Q

                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                           Washington, D.C.  20549

(Mark One)

[x]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE     
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     For the quarterly period ended   September 30, 1996
                                     --------------------
                                               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    0-17679                                          
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       BOSTON CAPITAL TAX CREDIT FUND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP       
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      (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

           Delaware                           04-3006542        
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 (State or other jurisdiction of             (I.R.S. Employer  
incorporation or organization)                Identification No.)

  One Boston Place, Suite 2100,  Boston, Massachusetts   02108  
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   (Address of principal executive offices)          (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (617) 624-8900        
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed 
since last report)

     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 
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             BOSTON CAPITAL TAX CREDIT FUND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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                        QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
                 FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
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                              TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
   Item 1.  Financial Statements..............................

            Balance Sheets....................................
            Statements of Operations..........................
            Statement of Changes in Partners' Capital......... 
            Statements of Cash Flows..........................
            Notes to Financial Statements.....................
   Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
            Financial Condition and Results 
            of Operations.....................................

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

   Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.................. 

            Signatures........................................

                    
                  
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
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               Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                            BALANCE SHEETS
                            
            
                                                                               
                                            September 30,          March 31, 
                                                1996                 1996   
                                             (Unaudited)           (Audited)  
                                            ------------         ------------
ASSETS 
                                           
INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING                              
PARTNERSHIPS (Note D)                        $24,830,465          $27,395,600  
       
                      
OTHER ASSETS
   Cash and cash equivalents                     235,296              280,931 
   Other assets                                  619,413              518,065 
                                              ----------           ----------

                                             $25,685,174          $28,194,596
                                              ==========           ==========

LIABILITIES

Accounts payable - affiliates (Note C)       $ 4,316,249          $ 3,696,067
                                              ----------           ----------
                              
PARTNERS' CAPITAL
   Assignees                         
     Units of beneficial interest of the
     limited partnership interest of the
     assignor limited partner, $10 stated
     value per BAC, 9,800,600 issued and      22,005,148           25,103,457
     outstanding                   
     
General Partner                                 (636,223)            (604,928)
                                              ----------           ----------
                                              21,368,925           24,498,529
                                              ----------           ----------

                                             $26,685,174          $28,194,596
                                              ==========           ==========





       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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              Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership
         
                              BALANCE SHEETS
    
                                                     SERIES 1
                                           ----------------------------
          
                                            September 30,     March 31, 
                                                1996             1996   
                                             (Unaudited)      (Audited) 
                                             -----------      ---------
ASSETS

INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING
   PARTNERSHIPS (Note D)                    $  199,295        $ 378,057


OTHER ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents                       36,114           52,334    
Other assets                                    54,303           54,303       
                                             ---------         --------
                                          
                                            $  289,712        $ 484,694
                                             =========         ========
      
LIABILITIES

Accounts payable - affiliates (Note C)      $1,019,646        $ 929,214
                                             ---------         --------

PARTNERS' CAPITAL
   Assignees                         
     Units of beneficial interest of the
     limited partnership interest of the
     assignor limited partner, $10 stated
     value per BAC, 1,299,900 issued and      (609,412)        (326,851)
     outstanding
     
General Partner                               (120,522)        (117,669)
                                             ---------         --------

                                              (729,934)        (444,520)
                                             ---------         --------

                                            $  289,712        $ 484,694
                                             =========         ========




         The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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           Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                           BALANCE SHEETS
     
                                                      SERIES 2
                                            ----------------------------
              
                                             September 30,     March 31, 
                                                1996             1996   
ASSETS                                       (Unaudited)       (Audited) 
                                             -----------       ---------
INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING                                                
   PARTNERSHIPS (Note D)                      $2,237,687      $2,445,164


OTHER ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents                          5,506           1,262    
Other assets                                     360,285         360,285 
                                               ---------       ---------
                                          
                                              $2,603,478      $2,806,711
                                               =========       =========
      


LIABILITIES

Accounts payable - affiliates (Note C)        $  264,663      $  213,489
                                               ---------       --------- 

PARTNERS' CAPITAL
   Assignees                         
     Units of beneficial interest of the
     limited partnership interest of the
     assignor limited partner, $10 stated
     value per BAC, 830,300 issued and
     outstanding                               2,384,770       2,636,633

     
General Partner                                  (45,955)        (43,411)
                                               ---------       ---------

                                               2,338,815       2,593,222
                                               ---------       ---------

                                              $2,603,478      $2,806,711
                                               =========       =========



        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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              Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                              BALANCE SHEETS
   
                                                       SERIES 3
                                             ----------------------------
              
                                             September 30,     March 31, 
                                                1996             1996   
ASSETS                                       (Unaudited)       (Audited) 
                                             -----------       ---------
INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING                                                
   PARTNERSHIPS (Note D)                      $6,570,192      $7,500,960


OTHER ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents                          2,436           5,460    
Other assets                                      41,861          41,861 
                                               ---------       ---------
                                          
                                              $6,614,489      $7,548,281
                                               =========       =========
      


LIABILITIES         

Accounts payable - affiliates (Note C)        $1,182,489      $1,027,573
                                               ---------       ---------

PARTNERS' CAPITAL
   Assignees                         
     Units of beneficial interest of the
     limited partnership interest of the
     assignor limited partner, $10 stated
     value per BAC, 2,882,200 issued and
     outstanding                               5,629,594       6,707,415

     
General Partner                                 (197,594)       (186,707)
                                               ---------       ---------

                                               5,432,000       6,520,708
                                               ---------       ---------

                                              $6,614,489      $7,548,281
                                               =========       =========


       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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              Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                           BALANCE SHEETS
   
                                                      SERIES 4
                                            ----------------------------
                                             September 30,    March 31,
                                                1996             1996    
                                             (Unaudited)      (Audited)
                                            ------------      ----------
ASSETS                                                                   

   INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING                                      
   PARTNERSHIPS (Note D)                      $8,939,061     $ 9,933,715


OTHER ASSETS

   Cash and cash equivalents                      13,844          25,928 
   Other assets                                  129,851          28,503 
                                              ----------      ----------
                                          
                                             $ 9,082,756     $ 9,988,146
                                              ==========      ==========
      


LIABILITIES

Accounts payable - affiliates (Note C)       $ 1,019,860     $   788,069
                                              ----------      ----------

PARTNERS' CAPITAL
   Assignees                         
     Units of beneficial interest of the
     limited partnership interest of the
     assignor limited partner, $10 stated
     value per BAC, 2,995,300 issued and
     outstanding                               8,242,372       9,368,181
    
General Partner                                 (179,476)       (168,104)
                                              ----------      ----------

                                               8,062,896       9,200,077
                                              ----------      ----------

                                             $ 9,082,756     $ 9,988,146
                                              ==========      ==========



          The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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             Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership
 
                            BALANCE SHEETS
   
                                                      SERIES 5
                                            ----------------------------
                                             September 30,    March 31,
                                                1996            1996    
                                             (Unaudited)      (Audited)
                                            ------------      ----------

ASSETS                                                                   

  INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING                                      
  PARTNERSHIPS (Note D)                       $1,357,553      $1,422,271 


OTHER ASSETS
                  
  Cash and cash equivalents                      147,489         156,816 
  Other assets                                    33,113          33,113 
                                               ---------       ---------
                                            
                                              $1,538,155      $1,612,200
                                               =========       =========
      


LIABILITIES

Accounts payable - affiliates (Note C)        $   48,096      $   28,369     
                                               ---------       ---------

PARTNERS' CAPITAL
   Assignees                         
     Units of beneficial interest of the
     limited partnership interest of the
     assignor limited partner, $10 stated
     value per BAC, 489,900 issued and
     outstanding                               1,516,909       1,609,743
    
General Partner                                  (26,850)        (25,912)
                                               ---------       ---------

                                               1,490,059       1,583,831
                                               ---------       ---------

                                              $1,538,155      $1,612,200
                                               =========       =========

     The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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            Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                         BALANCE SHEETS

      
                                                     SERIES 6
                                            ----------------------------
                                            September 30,      March 31,
                                               1996              1996    
                                            (Unaudited)       (Audited)
                                            ------------      ----------

ASSETS                                                                   

   INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING                                      
   PARTNERSHIPS (Note D)                      $5,526,677      $5,715,433 


OTHER ASSETS
                  
   Cash and cash equivalents                      29,907          39,131 
   Other assets                                        -               - 
                                               ---------       ---------
                                          
                                              $5,556,584      $5,754,564
                                               =========       =========
      


LIABILITIES

Accounts payable - affiliates (Note C)        $  781,495      $  709,353
                                               ---------       --------- 
PARTNERS' CAPITAL
   Assignees                         
     Units of beneficial interest of the
     limited partnership interest of the
     assignor limited partner, $10 stated
     value per BAC, 1,303,000 issued and
     outstanding                               4,840,915       5,108,336
    
General Partner                                  (65,826)        (63,125)
                                               ---------       ---------

                                               4,775,089       5,045,211
                                               ---------       ---------

                                              $5,556,584      $5,754,564
                                               =========       =========

      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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             Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                         STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                       Three Months Ended September 30,
                               (Unaudited)

            
                                                                              
                                             1996         1995   
                                             ----         ----

Income
  Interest income                       $     1,874   $     2,291 
  Miscellaneous income                        2,637         1,304
                                         ----------    ----------

                                              4,511         3,595
                                         ----------    ----------  
  
Share of loss from Operating 
  Partnerships (Note D)                  (1,105,022)   (1,627,004) 
                                         ----------    ---------- 

Expenses
  Partnership management fees               231,176       226,833  
  General and administrative expenses        89,105       108,847 
                                         ----------    ---------- 

                                            320,281       335,680 
                                         ----------    ----------  

      
  NET LOSS                              $(1,420,792)  $(1,959,089)
                                         ==========    ==========

Net loss allocated to assignees         $(1,406,584)  $(1,939,498)
                                         ==========    ==========

Net loss allocated to general partner   $   (14,208)  $   (19,591)
                                         ==========    ==========

Net loss per BAC                        $      (.71)  $     (1.14) 
                                         ==========    ==========





       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
                                   
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          Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                       STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
        
                    Three Months Ended September 30,
                             (Unaudited)
               
                                                      SERIES 1
                                               -----------------------
                                                  1996          1995
                                                  ----          ----
Income                                                                
  Interest income                              $     345     $     330 
  Miscellaneous income                             1,333             -
                                                --------      --------

                                                   1,678           330
                                                --------      --------  
  
Share of loss from Operating 
  Partnerships (Note D)                          (81,099)     (189,666) 
                                                --------      -------- 

Expenses
  Partnership management fees                     39,216        39,485  
  General and administrative expenses             17,842        21,516 
                                                --------      -------- 

                                                  57,058        61,001 
                                                --------      --------  

      
  NET LOSS                                     $(136,479)    $(250,337)
                                                ========      ========

Net loss allocated to assignees                $(135,114)    $(247,834)
                                                ========      ========

Net loss allocated to general partner          $  (1,365)    $  (2,503)
                                                ========      ========

Net loss per BAC                               $    (.10)    $    (.19) 
                                                ========      ========

 




        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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            Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                        STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
        
                     Three Months Ended September 30,
                               (Unaudited)
               
                                                                          
                                                     SERIES 2
                                               ----------------------
                                                  1996         1995
                                                  ----         ----
Income                                                                
  Interest income                             $       6            81 
  Miscellaneous income                                -             -
                                               --------      --------

                                                      6            81
                                               --------      --------  
  
Share of loss from Operating 
  Partnerships (Note D)                         (37,286)     (109,990) 
                                               --------      -------- 

Expenses
  Partnership management fees                    17,310        16,310  
  General and administrative expenses            10,898        14,689
                                               --------      -------- 

                                                 28,208        30,999 
                                               --------      --------  

      
  NET LOSS                                    $ (65,488)    $(140,908)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to assignees               $ (64,833)    $(139,500)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to general partner         $    (655)    $  (1,408)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss per BAC                              $    (.08)    $    (.17) 
                                               ========      ========




       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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            Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                        STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
        
                     Three Months Ended September 30,
                              (Unaudited)
               
                                                                          
                                                     SERIES 3
                                               ----------------------
                                                 1996         1995
                                                 ----         ----  
Income                                                                
  Interest income                             $      31     $      33 
  Miscellaneous income                            1,304         1,304
                                               --------      --------

                                                  1,335         1,337
                                               --------      --------  
  
Share of loss from Operating 
  Partnerships (Note D)                        (468,821)     (565,553) 
                                               --------      -------- 

Expenses
  Partnership management fees                    65,497        65,127  
  General and administrative expenses            19,780        25,491 
                                               --------      -------- 

                                                 85,277        90,618 
                                               --------      --------  

      
  NET LOSS                                    $(552,763)    $(654,834)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to assignees               $(547,235)    $(648,286)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to general partner         $  (5,528)    $  (6,548)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss per BAC                              $    (.19)    $    (.23) 
                                               ========      ========





       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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           Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                         STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
        
                      Three Months Ended September 30,
                               (Unaudited)
               
                                                                          
                                                     SERIES 4
                                               ----------------------
                                                 1996          1995
                                                 ----          ----
Income                                                                
  Interest income                             $     154     $     251 
  Miscellaneous income                                -             -
                                               --------      --------

                                                    154           251
                                               --------      --------  
  
Share of loss from Operating 
  Partnerships (Note D)                        (394,574)     (529,485) 
                                               --------      -------- 

Expenses
  Partnership management fees                    63,220        62,721  
  General and administrative expenses            19,948        21,992 
                                               --------      -------- 

                                                 83,168        84,713 
                                               --------      --------  

      
  NET LOSS                                    $(477,588)    $(613,947)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to assignees               $(472,812)    $(607,808)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to general partner         $  (4,776)    $  (6,139)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss per BAC                              $    (.16)    $    (.20) 
                                               ========      ========





       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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           Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                       STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
        
                   Three Months Ended September 30,
                             (Unaudited)
                 
                                                      SERIES 5
                                               ----------------------
                                                 1996          1995
                                                 ----          ----
Income                                                                
  Interest income                             $   1,058     $   1,287 
  Miscellaneous income                                -             -
                                               --------      --------

                                                  1,058         1,287
                                               --------      --------  
  
Share of loss from Operating 
  Partnerships (Note D)                         (38,344)      (83,093) 
                                               --------      -------- 

Expenses
  Partnership management fees                     9,864         8,864  
  General and administrative expenses             8,919        10,233 
                                               --------      -------- 

                                                 18,783        19,097 
                                               --------      --------  

      
  NET LOSS                                    $ (56,069)    $(100,903)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to assignees               $ (55,508)    $ (99,894)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to general partner         $    (561)    $  (1,009)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss per BAC                              $    (.11)    $    (.20) 
                                               ========      ========






       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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           Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                     STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
        
                 Three Months Ended September 30,
                           (Unaudited)
               
                                                      SERIES 6
                                               ----------------------
                                                 1996          1995
                                                 ----          ----
Income                                                                
  Interest income                             $     280     $     309 
  Miscellaneous income                                -             -
                                               --------      --------

                                                    280           309
                                               --------      --------  
  
Share of loss from Operating 
  Partnerships (Note D)                         (84,898)     (149,217) 
                                               --------      -------- 

Expenses
  Partnership management fees                    36,069        34,326
  General and administrative expenses            11,718        14,927
                                               --------      -------- 

                                                 47,787        49,253 
                                               --------      --------  

      
  NET LOSS                                    $(132,405)    $(198,161)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to assignees               $(131,081)    $(196,179)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to general partner         $  (1,324)    $  (1,982)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss per BAC                              $    (.10)    $    (.15) 
                                               ========      ========






       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
 
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             Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                         STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                         Six Months Ended September 30,
                               (Unaudited)

            
                                                                              
                                             1996         1995   
                                             ----         ----

Income
  Interest income                       $     3,853   $     4,943 
  Miscellaneous income                        2,657         1,304
                                         ----------    ----------

                                              6,510         6,247
                                         ----------    ----------  
  
Share of loss from Operating 
  Partnerships (Note D)                  (2,550,435)   (3,608,631) 
                                         ----------    ---------- 

Expenses
  Partnership management fees               455,120       437,606  
  General and administrative expenses       130,559       130,750 
                                         ----------    ---------- 

                                            585,679       568,356 
                                         ----------    ----------  

      
  NET LOSS                              $(3,129,604)  $(4,170,740)
                                         ==========    ==========

Net loss allocated to assignees         $(3,098,308)  $(4,129,032)
                                         ==========    ==========

Net loss allocated to general partner   $   (31,296)  $   (41,708)
                                         ==========    ==========

Net loss per BAC                        $     (1.66)  $     (2.37) 
                                         ==========    ==========





       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
                                   
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          Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                       STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
        
                      Six Months Ended September 30,
                             (Unaudited)
               
                                                      SERIES 1
                                               -----------------------
                                                  1996          1995
                                                  ----          ----
Income                                                                
  Interest income                              $     712     $     784 
  Miscellaneous income                             1,353             -
                                                --------      --------

                                                   2,065           784
                                                --------      --------  
  
Share of loss from Operating 
  Partnerships (Note D)                         (178,762)     (308,171) 
                                                --------      -------- 

Expenses
  Partnership management fees                     83,692        84,701  
  General and administrative expenses             25,025        24,299 
                                                --------      -------- 

                                                 108,717       109,000 
                                                --------      --------  

      
  NET LOSS                                     $(285,414)    $(416,387)
                                                ========      ========

Net loss allocated to assignees                $(282,560)    $(412,223)
                                                ========      ========

Net loss allocated to general partner          $  (2,854)    $  (4,164)
                                                ========      ========

Net loss per BAC                               $    (.21)    $    (.32) 
                                                ========      ========

 




        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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            Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                        STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
        
                       Six Months Ended September 30,
                               (Unaudited)
               
                                                                          
                                                     SERIES 2
                                               ----------------------
                                                  1996         1995
                                                  ----         ----
Income                                                                
  Interest income                             $      15           227 
  Miscellaneous income                                -             -
                                               --------      --------

                                                     15           227
                                               --------      --------  
  
Share of loss from Operating 
  Partnerships (Note D)                        (207,478)     (300,917) 
                                               --------      -------- 

Expenses
  Partnership management fees                    31,256        32,516  
  General and administrative expenses            15,688        17,755
                                               --------      -------- 

                                                 46,944        50,271 
                                               --------      --------  

      
  NET LOSS                                    $(254,407)    $(350,961)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to assignees               $(251,863)    $(347,451)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to general partner         $  (2,544)    $  (3,510)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss per BAC                              $    (.30)    $    (.42) 
                                               ========      ========




       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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                        STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
        
                       Six Months Ended September 30,
                              (Unaudited)
               
                                                                          
                                                     SERIES 3
                                               ----------------------
                                                 1996         1995
                                                 ----         ----  
Income                                                                
  Interest income                           $        68   $       190 
  Miscellaneous income                            1,304         1,304
                                              ---------     ---------

                                                  1,372         1,494
                                              ---------     ---------  
  
Share of loss from Operating 
  Partnerships (Note D)                        (928,109)   (1,491,276) 
                                              ---------     --------- 

Expenses
  Partnership management fees                   131,194       130,824  
  General and administrative expenses            30,777        31,195 
                                              ---------     --------- 

                                                161,971       162,019 
                                              ---------     ---------  

      
  NET LOSS                                  $(1,088,708)  $(1,651,801)
                                              =========     =========

Net loss allocated to assignees             $(1,077,821)  $(1,635,283)
                                              =========     =========

Net loss allocated to general partner       $   (10,887)  $   (16,518)
                                              =========     =========

Net loss per BAC                            $      (.38)  $      (.57) 
                                              =========     =========





       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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                         STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
        
                        Six Months Ended September 30,
                               (Unaudited)
               
                                                                          
                                                     SERIES 4
                                               ----------------------
                                                 1996          1995
                                                 ----          ----
Income                                                                
  Interest income                           $       335   $       634 
  Miscellaneous income                                -             -
                                              ---------     ---------

                                                    335           634
                                              ---------     ---------  
  
Share of loss from Operating 
  Partnerships (Note D)                        (982,610)   (1,012,654) 
                                              ---------     --------- 

Expenses
  Partnership management fees                   125,442       125,442  
  General and administrative expenses            29,464        27,296 
                                              ---------     --------- 

                                                154,906       152,738 
                                              ---------     ---------  

      
  NET LOSS                                  $(1,137,181)  $(1,164,758)
                                              =========     =========

Net loss allocated to assignees             $(1,125,809)  $(1,153,110)
                                              =========     =========

Net loss allocated to general partner       $   (11,372)  $   (11,648)
                                              =========     =========

Net loss per BAC                              $    (.37)  $      (.38) 
                                               ========     =========





       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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                       STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
        
                     Six Months Ended September 30,
                             (Unaudited)
                 
                                                      SERIES 5
                                               ----------------------
                                                 1996          1995
                                                 ----          ----
Income                                                                
  Interest income                             $   2,165     $   2,579 
  Miscellaneous income                                -             -
                                               --------      --------

                                                  2,165         2,579
                                               --------      --------  
  
Share of loss from Operating 
  Partnerships (Note D)                         (64,716)     (151,812) 
                                               --------      -------- 

Expenses
  Partnership management fees                    18,772        18,728  
  General and administrative expenses            12,449        12,855 
                                               --------      -------- 

                                                 31,221        31,583 
                                               --------      --------  

      
  NET LOSS                                    $ (93,772)    $(180,816)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to assignees               $ (92,834)    $(179,008)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to general partner         $    (938)    $  (1,808)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss per BAC                              $    (.19)    $    (.37) 
                                               ========      ========






       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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           Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                     STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
        
                   Six Months Ended September 30,
                           (Unaudited)
               
                                                      SERIES 6
                                               ----------------------
                                                 1996          1995
                                                 ----          ----
Income                                                                
  Interest income                             $     558     $     529 
  Miscellaneous income                                -             -
                                               --------      --------

                                                    558           529
                                               --------      --------  
  
Share of loss from Operating 
  Partnerships (Note D)                        (188,760)     (343,801) 
                                               --------      -------- 

Expenses
  Partnership management fees                    64,764        45,395  
  General and administrative expenses            17,156        17,350 
                                               --------      -------- 

                                                 81,920        62,745 
                                               --------      --------  

      
  NET LOSS                                    $(270,122)    $(406,017)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to assignees               $(267,421)    $(401,957)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss allocated to general partner         $  (2,701)    $  (4,060)
                                               ========      ========

Net loss per BAC                              $    (.21)    $    (.31) 
                                               ========      ========






       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
 
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              Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                  STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL

                       Six Months Ended September 30, 1996
                                 (Unaudited)


   
                                               General
                                Assignees      Partner      Total
                                ---------      -------      -----


Partners' capital (deficit),
    April 1, 1996             $25,103,457     $(604,928) $24,498,529


Net loss                       (3,098,308)      (31,296)  (3,129,604)
                               ----------      --------   ----------


Partners' capital (deficit),
    September 30, 1996        $22,005,149     $(636,224) $21,368,925
                               ==========      ========   ==========


























       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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              Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                  STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL

                       Six Months Ended September 30, 1996
                                 (Unaudited)


                                               General
                                Assignees      Partner         Total
                                ---------      -------         -----
Series 1
--------

Partners' capital (deficit),
    April 1, 1996               $(326,851)    $(117,669)    $(444,520)

Net loss                         (282,560)       (2,854)     (285,414)
                                 --------      --------      --------
Partners' capital (deficit),
    September 30, 1996          $(609,411)    $(120,523)    $(729,934)
                                 ========      ========      ========

Series 2
--------

Partners' capital (deficit),
    April 1, 1996              $2,636,633      $(43,411)   $2,593,222

Net loss                         (251,863)       (2,544)     (254,407)
                                ---------       -------     ---------

Partners' capital (deficit),
    September 30, 1996         $2,384,770      $(45,955)   $2,338,815
                                =========       =======     =========

Series 3
--------

Partners' capital (deficit),
    April 1, 1996             $ 6,707,415     $(186,707)  $ 6,520,708
 
Net loss                       (1,077,821)      (10,887)   (1,088,708)
                               ----------      --------    ----------

Partners' capital (deficit),   
    September 30, 1996        $ 5,629,594     $(197,594)  $ 5,432,000
                               ==========      ========    ==========



       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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            Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                  STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL

                       Six Months Ended September 30, 1996
                                 (Unaudited)


   
                                               General
                                Assignees      Partner      Total
                                ---------      -------      -----
Series 4
--------

Partners' capital (deficit),
    April 1, 1996             $ 9,368,181     $(168,104)  $ 9,200,077

Net loss                       (1,125,809)      (11,372)   (1,137,181)
                               ----------      --------    ----------
Partners' capital (deficit),
    September 30, 1996        $ 8,242,372     $(179,476)  $ 8,062,896 
                               ==========      ========    ==========

Series 5
--------

Partners' capital (deficit),
    April 1, 1996              $1,609,743      $(25,912)   $1,583,831

Net loss                          (92,834)         (938)      (93,772)
                                ---------       -------     ---------

Partners' capital (deficit),
    September 30, 1996         $1,516,909      $(26,850)   $1,490,059
                                =========       =======     =========

Series 6
--------

Partners' capital (deficit),
    April 1, 1996              $5,108,336      $(63,125)   $5,045,211
 
Net loss                         (267,421)       (2,701)     (270,122)
                                ---------      --------      --------

Partners' capital (deficit),   
    September 30, 1996         $4,840,915      $(65,826)   $4,775,089
                                =========       =======     =========


       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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            Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                         STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                       
                     Six Months Ended September 30, 1996
                                (Unaudited)



                                             1996             1995   
                                             ----             ----   
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net loss                              $(3,129,605)   $(4,170,740)
    Adjustments
       Distributions from Operating
         Partnerships                          14,703          1,543
       Share of loss from Operating                                            
         Partnerships                       2,550,435      3,608,631 

    Changes in assets and liabilities
       Increase (Decrease) in accounts
         payable                              620,180        477,607
       Decrease (Increase) in other
         assets                              (101,348)       (38,853)
                                           ----------     ----------
                      
         Net cash provided by (used in)
           operating activities               (45,635)      (121,812)
                                           ----------     ----------  


         INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND      
           CASH EQUIVALENTS                   (45,635)      (121,812)


Cash and cash equivalents, beginning          280,931        409,285
                                           ----------     ----------

Cash and cash equivalents, ending         $   235,296    $   287,473
                                           ==========     ==========










      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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             Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                           STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                       
                      Six Months Ended September 30, 1996
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                    Series 1
                                            -------------------------
                                                1996          1995   
                                                ----          ----   
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net loss                                 $(285,414)  $  (416,387)
    Adjustments
       Distributions from Operating
         Partnerships                                -             -
       Share of loss from Operating                                            
         Partnerships                          178,762       308,171

    Changes in assets and liabilities
       Increase (Decrease) in accounts
         payable                                90,432       130,431
       Decrease (Increase) in other
         assets                                      -       (38,853)
                                              --------     ---------
                      
         Net cash provided by (used in)
           operating activities                (16,220)      (16,638)
                                              --------     ---------  


         INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH          
           AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                (16,220)      (16,638)


Cash and cash equivalents, beginning            52,334        67,610
                                              --------     ---------

Cash and cash equivalents, ending            $  36,114    $   50,972
                                              ========     =========










     The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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             Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                           STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                       
                      Six Months Ended September 30, 1996
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                    Series 2
                                            -------------------------
                                                1996           1995            
                                               ----           ----
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net loss                                 $(254,408)     $(350,961)
    Adjustments
       Distributions from Operating
         Partnerships                                -              -
       Share of loss from Operating                                            
         Partnerships                          207,478        300,917

    Changes in assets and liabilities
       Increase (Decrease) in accounts
         payable                                51,174         34,620
       Decrease (Increase) in other
         assets                                      -              -
                                              --------       --------
                      
         Net cash provided by (used in)
           operating activities                  4,244        (15,424)
                                              --------       --------  


         INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH          
           AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                  4,244        (15,424)


Cash and cash equivalents, beginning             1,262         23,531
                                              --------       --------

Cash and cash equivalents, ending           $    5,506      $   8,107
                                              ========       ========










       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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          Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                       STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                       
                     Six Months Ended September 30,
                             (Unaudited)

                                                    Series 3
                                           -------------------------
                                              1996            1995   
                                              ----            ----   
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net loss                              $(1,088,708)   $(1,651,801)
    Adjustments
       Distributions from Operating
         Partnerships                           2,659          1,543
       Share of loss from Operating                                            
         Partnerships                         928,109      1,491,276

    Changes in assets and liabilities
       Increase (Decrease) in accounts
         payable                              154,916        135,249
       Decrease (Increase) in other
         assets                                     -              -
                                            ---------      ---------
                      
         Net cash provided by (used in)
           operating activities                (3,024)       (23,733)
                                            ---------      ---------  


         INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH          
           AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                (3,024)       (23,733)


Cash and cash equivalents, beginning            5,460         25,072
                                            ---------      ---------

Cash and cash equivalents, ending          $    2,436     $    1,339
                                            =========      =========










       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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             Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                         STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                       
                          Six Months Ended September 30,
                                (Unaudited)
                                                    Series 4
                                           -------------------------
                                              1996           1995   
                                              ----           ----   
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net loss                              $(1,137,181)   $(1,164,758)
    Adjustments
       Distributions from Operating
         Partnerships                          12,044              -
       Share of loss from Operating                                            
         Partnerships                         982,610      1,012,654

    Changes in assets and liabilities
       Increase (Decrease) in accounts
         payable                              231,791        125,442
       Decrease (Increase) in other
         assets                              (101,348)             -
                                            ---------      ---------
                      
         Net cash provided by (used in)
           operating activities               (12,084)       (26,662) 
                                            ---------      ---------  


         INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH          
           AND CASH EQUIVALENTS               (12,084)       (26,662) 


Cash and cash equivalents, beginning           25,928         59,115
                                            ---------      ---------

Cash and cash equivalents, ending          $   13,844     $   32,453
                                            =========      =========











       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

                                     29<PAGE>
              Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                          STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                       
                       Six Months Ended September 30,
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                    Series 5
                                            -------------------------
                                               1996           1995   
                                               ----           ----   
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net loss                                $ (93,772)     $(180,816)
    Adjustments
       Distributions from Operating
         Partnerships                               -              -
       Share of loss from Operating                                            
         Partnerships                          64,716        151,812 

    Changes in assets and liabilities
       Increase (Decrease) in accounts
         payable                               19,729        (20,271)
       Decrease (Increase) in other
         assets                                    -               - 
                                              -------       --------
                      
         Net cash provided by (used in)
           operating activities                (9,327)       (49,275)
                                              -------       --------  


         INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH          
           AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                (9,327)       (49,275)


Cash and cash equivalents, beginning          156,816        208,686
                                              -------       --------

Cash and cash equivalents, ending            $147,489      $ 159,411
                                              =======       ========










       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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             Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                           STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                       
                       Six Months Ended September 30,
                                  (Unaudited)

                                                    Series 6
                                            -------------------------
                                                1996          1995   
                                                ----          ----   
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net loss                                 $(270,122)    $(406,017)
    Adjustments
       Distributions from Operating
         Partnerships                                -             -
       Share of loss from Operating                                            
         Partnerships                          188,760       343,801

    Changes in assets and liabilities
       Increase (Decrease) in accounts
         payable                                72,138        72,136 
       Decrease (Increase) in other
         assets                                      -             -
                                              --------      --------
                      
         Net cash provided by (used in)
           operating activities                 (9,224)        9,920 
                                              --------      --------  


         INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH          
           AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                 (9,224)        9,920 
                                            

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning            39,131        25,271
                                              --------      --------

Cash and cash equivalents, ending            $  29,907     $  35,191
                                              ========      ========










      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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              Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership
                        NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                             September 30, 1996
                                 (Unaudited)

NOTE A - ORGANIZATION

    Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership ("the  Partnership")
was formed under the laws of the State of Delaware as of June 1, 1988, for the
purpose of acquiring, holding, and disposing of limited partnership interests
in operating partnerships which have acquired, developed, rehabilitated,
operate and own newly constructed, existing or rehabilitated low-income
apartment complexes  ("Operating Partnerships").  On August 22, 1988, American
Affordable Housing VI Limited Partnership changed its name to Boston Capital
Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership.  The general partner of the Partnership
is Boston Capital Associates Limited Partnership and the limited partner is
BCTC Assignor Corp. (the "Assignor Limited Partner").

    Pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, the Partnership filed a Form S-11
Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, effective
August 29, 1988, which covered the offering (the "Public Offering") of the
Partnership's beneficial assignee certificates ("BACs") representing
assignments of units of the beneficial interest of the limited partnership
interest of the Assignor Limited Partner.  The Partnership registered
10,000,000 BACs at $10 per BAC for sale to the public in six series.  Offers
and sales of BACs in Series 1 through Series 6 of the Partnership were
completed and the last of the BACs in Series 6 were issued by the Partnership
on September 29, 1989.  The Partnership sold 1,299,900 of Series 1 BACs,
830,300 of Series 2 BACs, 2,882,200 of Series 3 BACs, 2,995,300 of Series 4
BACs, 489,900 of Series 5 BACs and 1,303,000 of Series 6 BACs.  The
Partnership is no longer offering and does not intend to offer any additional
BACs.

NOTE B - ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING POLICIES

     The condensed financial statements included herein as of September 30,
1996 and for the six months then ended have been prepared by the
Partnership, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission.  The Partnership accounts for its
investments in Operating Partnerships using the equity method, whereby the
Partnership adjusts its investment cost for its share of each Operating
Partnership's results of operations and for any distributions received or
accrued.  Costs incurred by the Partnership in acquiring the investments in
Operating Partnerships are capitalized to the investment account.  The
Partnership's accounting and financial reporting policies are in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles and include adjustments in
interim periods considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of
operations. 

     Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.  Certain information
and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed   



                                     32<PAGE>
           Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

               NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
                           September 30, 1996
                              (Unaudited)
          
NOTE B - ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING POLICIES (continued)

or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  It is suggested that these
condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial
statements and the notes thereto included in the Partnership's Annual Report
on Form 10-K.         
 
NOTE C - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

       The Partnership has entered into several transactions with various
affiliates of the general partner, including Boston Capital Partners, Inc. and
Boston Capital Asset Management Limited Partnership (formerly Boston Capital
Communications Limited Partnership).  

       General and administrative expenses incurred by Boston Capital
Partners, Inc. and it's affiliates were charged to each series' operations for
the quarters ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 as follows:

                               1996       1995                                 
                              -----      -----
                Series 1    $   642    $     - 
                Series 2          -          -
                Series 3          -        461
                Series 4      1,639        461
                Series 5        975        461
                Series 6        642        287
                              -----     ------
                            $ 3,898    $ 1,670
                             ======     ======

       An annual partnership management fee based on .375 percent of the
aggregate cost of all apartment complexes owned by the Operating Partnerships
has been accrued to Boston Capital Asset Management Limited Partnership 
(formerly Boston Capital Communications Limited Partnership).  The partnership
management fee accrued for the quarters ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 are
as follows:

                               1996        1995
                               ----        ----
                Series 1   $ 45,216    $ 45,216
                Series 2     17,310      17,310
                Series 3     67,497      67,497
                Series 4     62,721      62,721
                Series 5      9,864       9,864
                Series 6     36,069      36,069
                            -------     -------
                           $238,677    $238,677
                            =======     =======
 
      Accounts payable - affiliates at September 30, 1996 and 1995 represents
accrued general and administrative expenses and partnership management fees,
and advances from an affiliate of the general partner,  which are payable to
Boston Capital Partners, Inc., and Boston Capital Asset Management Limited
Partnership (formerly Boston Capital Communications Limited Partnership).


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          Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

               NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
                        September 30, 1996
                            (Unaudited)


NOTE C - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS  (continued)

      As of September 30, 1996, an affiliate of the general partner advanced a
total of $134,250 to the Partnership to pay certain operating expenses of some
of the series.  Of this amount, $37,000 was advanced in the quarter ended
September 30, 1996 to Series 2, 3 and 4 in the amounts of $15,000, $17,000 and
$5,000, respectively.  These advances are included in Accounts payable -
affiliates.  These advances, and any additional advances, will be paid,
without interest, from available cash flow or the proceeds of sales or
refinancing of the Partnership's interests in Operating Partnerships.

      As of September 30, 1996, an affiliate of the general partner funded
$115,859, interest free, to the Partnership (Series 4) so that it could make
two separate loans to the Operating Partnerships Van Dyck Estates and New
Grand Hotel in the amounts of $50,913 and $64,946, respectively.  Of these
amounts, $68,996 was advanced in the quarter ended September 30, 1996.  The
loans to Operating Partnership Van Dyck Estates are being made to fund
operating expenses of the partnership.  The loan to Operating Partnership New
Grand Hotel enabled the partnership to refinance its mortgage at a more
favorable rate.  These advances will be repaid to the Partnership by the
Operating Partnerships with surplus cash from operations. Subsequent to the
quarter ended September 30, 1996, New Grand Hotel paid the Partnership
$45,054, which was repaid to the affiliate in October 1996.
          
NOTE D - INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING PARTNERSHIPS

       At September 30, 1996 and 1995, the Partnership had limited partnership 
interests in one hundred and five Operating Partnerships which own operating
apartment complexes as follows:  nineteen in Series 1; eight in Series 2;
thirty-three in Series 3; twenty-five in Series 4; five in Series 5; and
fifteen in Series 6.

       Under the terms of the Partnership's investment in each Operating
Partnership, the Partnership was required to make capital contributions to
such Operating Partnerships.  These contributions were payable in installments
over several years upon each Operating Partnership achieving specified levels
of construction and/or operations.  At September 30, 1996 and 1995, all
capital contributions had been paid to the Operating Partnerships in all of
the Series.

       The Partnership's fiscal year ends March 31 of each year, while all the
Operating Partnerships' fiscal years are the calendar year. Pursuant to the
provisions of each Operating Partnership Agreement, financial results for each
of the Operating Partnerships are provided to the Partnership within 45 days
after the close of each Operating Partnership's quarterly period. 
Accordingly, the current financial results available for the Operating
Partnerships are for the six months ended June 30, 1996.  

       The combined unaudited summarized statements of operations of the
Operating Partnerships for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995
are as follows:




                                    34<PAGE>
            Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
                           September 30, 1996
                              (Unaudited)

NOTE D - INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING PARTNERSHIPS (continued)

               COMBINED SUMMARIZED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                         Six months ended June 30,  
                             (Unaudited)
          
                                                 Series 1                     
                                       ---------------------------
                                          1996             1995
                                          ----             ----    
Revenues
   Rental                             $ 2,493,647      $ 2,513,403
   Interest and other                      78,012           79,495
                                        ---------        ---------
                                        2,571,659        2,592,898
                                        ---------        ---------
Expenses                                  
  Interest                                608,051          602,410
  Depreciation and amortization           902,849          921,371
  Operating expenses                    2,228,657        2,269,518
                                        ---------        ---------
                                        3,739,557        3,793,299
                                        ---------        ---------
          NET LOSS                    $(1,167,898)     $(1,200,401)
                                       ==========       ==========
Net loss allocated to Boston  
  Capital Tax Credit Fund      
   Limited Partnership                $  (178,762)     $  (308,171) 
                                       ==========       ==========

Net loss allocated to other partners  $   (11,679)     $   (12,004)
                                       ==========       ==========

Net loss suspended                    $  (977,457)     $  (880,226)
                                       ==========       ==========

The variance in allowable loss from the Operating Partnerships for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 is mainly a result of the way the
Partnership accounts for its investment in Operating Partnerships.  The
Partnership accounts for its investments using the equity method of
accounting.  Under the equity method of accounting, the partnership adjusts
its investment cost for its share of each Operating Partnership's results of
operations and for any distributions received or accrued.  However, the
Partnership recognizes individual operating losses only to the extent of
capital contributions.  Excess losses are suspended for use in future years to
offset excess income.

                                    35<PAGE>
            Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
                            September 30, 1996
                              (Unaudited)

NOTE D - INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING PARTNERSHIPS (continued)

               COMBINED SUMMARIZED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                         Six months ended June 30,     
                              (Unaudited)
          
                                                Series 2                     
                                        --------------------------
                                           1996             1995 
                                           ----             ----
 Revenues                                
   Rental                              $  650,784       $  496,780
   Interest and other                      30,544           19,661
                                        ---------        ---------
                                          681,328          516,441
                                        ---------        ---------
Expenses                                  
  Interest                                445,307          328,081
  Depreciation and amortization           224,130          155,445
  Operating expenses                      437,647          388,546
                                        ---------        ---------
                                        1,107,084          872,072
                                        ---------        ---------
          NET LOSS                     $ (425,756)      $ (355,631)
                                        =========        =========

Net loss allocated to Boston  
  Capital Tax Credit Fund      
   Limited Partnership                 $ (207,478)      $ (300,917)
                                        =========        =========

Net loss allocated to other partners   $   (4,258)      $   (3,556)
                                        =========        =========

Net loss suspended                     $ (214,020)      $  (51,158)
                                        =========        =========

The variance in allowable loss from the Operating Partnerships for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 is mainly a result of the way the
Partnership accounts for its investment in Operating Partnerships.  The
Partnership accounts for its investments using the equity method of
accounting.  Under the equity method of accounting, the partnership adjusts
its investment cost for its share of each Operating Partnership's results of
operations and for an distributions received or accrued.  However, the
Partnership recognizes individual operating losses only to the extent of
capital contributions.  Excess losses are suspended for use in future years to
offset excess income.
                                   36<PAGE>
            Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
                            September 30, 1996
                               (Unaudited)

NOTE D - INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING PARTNERSHIPS (continued)

               COMBINED SUMMARIZED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                         Six Months ended June 30,  
                             (Unaudited)

                                                  Series 3                     
                                        --------------------------
                                          1996             1995   
 Revenues                                 ----             ----

   Rental                             $ 2,816,091      $ 2,925,876
   Interest and other                     238,633          267,371
                                        ---------        ---------
                                        3,054,724        3,193,247
                                        ---------        ---------
Expenses                                  
  Interest                              1,450,305        1,461,603
  Depreciation and amortization         1,203,092        1,269,825
  Operating expenses                    1,944,262        2,110,682
                                        ---------        ---------
                                        4,597,659        4,842,110
                                        ---------        ---------
          NET LOSS                    $(1,542,935)     $(1,648,863)
                                       ==========       ==========
Net loss allocated to Boston  
  Capital Tax Credit Fund      
   Limited Partnership                $  (928,109)     $(1,491,276)
                                       ==========       ==========

Net loss allocated to other partners  $   (15,429)     $   (16,489)
                                       ==========       ==========

Net loss suspended                    $  (599,397)     $  (141,098)
                                       ==========       ==========

The variance in allowable loss from the Operating Partnerships for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 is mainly a result of the way the
Partnership accounts for its investment in Operating Partnerships.  The
Partnership accounts for its investments using the equity method of
accounting.  Under the equity method of accounting, the partnership adjusts
its investment cost for its share of each Operating Partnership's results of
operations and for any distributions received or accrued.  However, the
Partnership recognizes individual operating losses only to the extent of
capital contributions.  Excess losses are suspended for use in future years to
offset excess income.
                                    37<PAGE>
           Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
                          September 30, 1996
                            (Unaudited)

NOTE D - INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING PARTNERSHIPS (continued)

             COMBINED SUMMARIZED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                      Six months ended June 30,
                          (Unaudited)
          
                                                  Series 4                     
                                       ----------------------------
                                          1996             1995   
 Revenues                                 ----             ----
   Rental                             $ 2,765,942      $ 3,356,769
   Interest and other                     155,061          212,832
                                       ----------       ----------
                                        2,921,003        3,569,601
                                       ----------       ----------
Expenses                                  
  Interest                              1,232,939        1,493,005
  Depreciation and amortization         1,174,352        1,306,084
  Operating expenses                    1,821,539        2,171,794
                                       ----------       ----------

                                        4,228,830        4,970,883
                                       ----------       ----------
          NET LOSS                    $(1,307,827)     $(1,401,282)
                                       ==========       ==========
Net loss allocated to Boston  
  Capital Tax Credit Fund      
   Limited Partnership                $  (982,610)     $(1,012,654) 
                                       ==========       ==========
Net loss allocated to other partners  $   (13,078)     $   (14,013)
                                       ==========       ==========

Net loss suspended                    $  (312,139)     $  (374,615)
                                       ==========       ==========

The variance in allowable loss from the Operating Partnerships for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 is mainly a result of the way the
Partnership accounts for its investment in Operating Partnerships.  The
Partnership accounts for its investments using the equity method of
accounting.  Under the equity method of accounting, the partnership adjusts
its investment cost for its share of each Operating Partnership's results of
operations and for any distributions received or accrued.  However, the
Partnership recognizes individual operating losses only to the extent of
capital contributions.  Excess losses are suspended for use in future years to
offset excess income.
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            Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
                           September 30, 1996
                              (Unaudited)

NOTE D - INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING PARTNERSHIPS (continued)

               COMBINED SUMMARIZED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                        Six months ended June 30,      
                             (Unaudited)

                                                  Series 5                     
                                        --------------------------
                                           1996             1995   
 Revenues                                  ----             ----
   Rental                               $ 288,308        $ 260,247
   Interest and other                      28,709           25,340
                                          -------         --------

                                          317,017          285,587
                                          -------         --------
Expenses                                  
  Interest                                 80,534          104,059
  Depreciation and amortization            96,277          108,651
  Operating expenses                      225,145          226,223
                                          -------         --------
                                          401,956          438,933            
                                          -------         -------- 
     
          NET LOSS                      $ (84,939)       $(153,346)
                                         ========         ========
Net loss allocated to Boston  
  Capital Tax Credit Fund      
   Limited Partnership                  $ (64,716)       $(151,812)
                                         ========         ========

Net loss allocated to other partners    $    (849)       $  (1,534)
                                         ========         ========

Net loss suspended                      $ (19,374)       $       -
                                         ========         ========

The variance in allowable loss from the Operating Partnerships for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 is mainly a result of the way the Partnership
accounts for its investment in Operating Partnerships.  The Partnership
accounts for its investments using the equity method of accounting.  Under the
equity method of accounting, the partnership adjusts its investment cost for
its share of each Operating Partnership's results of operations and for any
distributions received or accrued.  However, the Partnership recognizes
individual operating losses only to the extent of capital contributions. 
Excess losses are suspended for use in future years to offset excess income.


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           Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
                          September 30, 1996
                             (Unaudited)

NOTE D - INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING PARTNERSHIPS (continued)

           COMBINED SUMMARIZED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                      Six months ended June 30,     
                             (Unaudited)

                                                  Series 6                     
                                        --------------------------
                                          1996             1995   
 Revenues                                 ----             ----
   Rental                              $2,083,923       $2,059,852
   Interest and other                     121,826          147,236
                                        ---------        ---------

                                        2,205,749        2,207,088
                                        ---------        ---------
Expenses                                  
  Interest                                659,690          697,551
  Depreciation and amortization           602,713          639,027 
  Operating expenses                    1,164,720        1,227,932
                                        ---------        ---------
                                        2,427,123        2,564,510
                                        ---------        ---------
          NET LOSS                     $ (221,374)      $ (357,422)
                                        =========        =========
Net loss allocated to Boston  
  Capital Tax Credit Fund      
   Limited Partnership                 $ (188,760)      $ (343,801)
                                        =========        =========

Net loss allocated to other partners   $   (2,214)      $   (3,574)
                                        =========        =========

Net loss suspended                     $  (30,400)      $  (10,047)
                                        =========        =========

The variance in allowable loss from the Operating Partnerships for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 is mainly a result of the way the
Partnership accounts for its investment in Operating Partnerships.  The
Partnership accounts for its investments using the equity method of
accounting.  Under the equity method of accounting, the partnership adjusts
its investment cost for its share of each Operating Partnership's results of
operations and for any distributions received or accrued.  However, the
Partnership recognizes individual operating losses only to the extent of
capital contributions.  Excess losses are suspended for use in future years to
offset excess income.

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             Boston Capital Tax Credit Fund Limited Partnership

                NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
                           September 30, 1996
                              (Unaudited)

NOTE E - TAXABLE LOSS

        The Partnership's taxable loss for the fiscal year ended March
31, 1997 is expected to differ from its loss for financial reporting
purposes primarily due to accounting differences in depreciation incurred by
the Operating Partnerships.  No provision or benefit for income taxes has been
included in these financial statements since taxable income or loss passes
through to, and is reportable by, the partners and assignees individually.







































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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and       
   Results of Operations

Liquidity
---------
    The Partnership's primary source of funds was the proceeds of its
Public Offering.  Other sources of liquidity include (i) interest earned on
working capital reserves, and (ii) cash distributions from the Operating
Partnerships in which the Partnership has invested.  These sources of
liquidity are available to meet the obligations of the Partnership. 

    The Partnership is currently accruing the annual partnership management
fee.  Partnership management fees accrued during the quarter ended September
30, 1996 were $238,677 and total partnership management fees accrued as of
September 30, 1996 were $4,058,704. Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement,
such liabilities will be deferred until the Partnership receives sales or
refinancing proceeds from Operating Partnerships, which will be used to
satisfy such liabilities.  The Partnership anticipates that there will be
sufficient cash to meet future third party obligations.

    An affiliate of the general partner has advanced $134,250 to the
Partnership to pay certain third party operating expenses.  The amounts
advanced to four of the six series as are as follows:  $40,000 to Series 1;
$15,000 to Series 2; $74,250 to Series 3; and $5,000 to Series 4.  These and
any additional advances will be paid, without interest, from available cash
flow, reporting fees, or the proceeds of sales or refinancing of the
Partnership's interests in Operating Partnerships.  The Partnership
anticipates that as the Operating Partnerships continue to mature, more cash
flow and reporting fees will be generated.  Cash flow and reporting fees will
be added to the Partnership's working capital and will be available to meet
future third party obligation of the Partnership.  The Partnership is
currently pursuing, and will continue to pursue, available cash flow and
reporting fees and anticipates that the amount collected will be sufficient to
cover third party operating expense.


Capital Resources
-----------------
    The Partnership offered BACs in a Public Offering declared effective by
the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 29, 1988.  The Partnership
received and accepted subscriptions for $97,746,940 representing 9,800,600
BACs from investors admitted as BAC Holders in Series 1 through Series 6 of
the Partnership.  Offers and sales of BACs in Series 1 through Series 6 of the
Partnership were completed and the last of the BACs in Series 6 were issued by
the Partnership on September 29, 1989.  At September 30, 1996 and 1995 the
Partnership had limited partnership equity interests in 105 Operating
Partnerships.

    Series 1.
    ---------  The Partnership received and accepted subscriptions for
$12,999,000, representing 1,299,900 BACs from investors admitted as BAC
Holders in Series 1.  Offers and sales of BACs in Series 1 were completed and
the last of the BACs in Series 1 were issued on December 14, 1988.

    As of September 30, 1996, the net proceeds from the offer and sale of BACs
in Series 1 had been used to invest in a total of 19 Operating Partnerships in
an aggregate amount of $9,069,266, and the Partnership had completed payment
of all its capital contributions.  Series 1 net offering proceeds in the
amount of $36,114 remains in Working Capital.


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    Series 2.
    ---------  The Partnership received and accepted subscriptions for
$8,303,000, representing 830,000 BACs from investors admitted as BAC Holders
in Series 2. Proceeds from the sale of BACs in Series 2 were invested in
Operating Partnerships owning apartment complexes located in California only,
which generate both California and Federal Housing Tax Credits.  Offers and
sales of BACs in Series 2 were completed and the last of the BACs in Series 2
were issued by the Partnership on March 30, 1989.

    As of September 30, 1996, the net proceeds from the offer and sale of BACs
in Series 2 had been used to invest in a total of eight Operating Partnerships
in an aggregate amount of $6,411,018, and the Partnership had completed
payment of all its capital contributions.  Series 2 net offering proceeds in
the amount of $5,506 remains in Working Capital.

    Series 3.
    ---------  The Partnership received and accepted subscriptions for
$28,822,000, representing 2,882,200 BACs from investors admitted as BAC
Holders in Series 3.  Offers and sales of BACs in Series 3 were completed and
the last of the BACs in Series 3 were issued by the Partnership on March 14,
1989.

    As of September 30, 1996, the net proceeds from the offer and sale of BACs
in Series 3 had been used to invest in a total of 33 Operating Partnerships in
an aggregate amount of $20,858,886 and the Partnership had completed payment
of all its capital contributions.  Series 3 net offering proceeds in the
amount of $2,436 remains in Working Capital.

    Series 4.
    ---------  The Partnership received and accepted subscriptions for
$29,788,160, representing 2,995,300 BACs from investors admitted as BAC
Holders in Series 4.  Offers and sales of BACs in Series 4 were completed and
the last of the BACs in Series 4 were issued by the Partnership on July 7,
1989. 

    As of September 30, 1996, the net proceeds from the offer and sale of BACs
in Series 4 had been committed to invest in a total of 25 Operating
Partnerships in an aggregate amount of $21,868,519, and the Partnership had
completed payment of all its capital contributions.  Series 4 net offering
proceeds in the amount of $13,844 remains in Working Capital.

    Series 5.
    ---------  The Partnership received and accepted subscriptions for
$4,899,000, representing 489,900 from investors admitted as BAC Holders in
Series 5. Offers and sales of BACs in Series 5 were completed and the last of
the BACs in Series 5 were issued by the Partnership on August 22, 1989. 
Proceeds from the sale of BACs in Series 5 were invested in Operating
Partnerships owning apartment complexes located in California only, which
generate both California and Federal Housing Tax Credits.  Offers and sales of
BACs in Series 5 were completed and the last of the BACs in Series 5 were
issued by the Partnership on August 22, 1989.

    As of September 30, 1996, the net proceeds from the offer and sale of BACs
in Series 5 had been used to invest in a total of five Operating Partnerships
in an aggregate amount of $3,431,044, and the Partnership had completed
payment of all installments of its capital contributions.  Series 5 net
offering proceeds in the amount of $147,489 remains in Working Capital.




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    Series 6.
    ---------  The Partnership received and accepted subscriptions for
$12,935,780, representing 1,303,000 BACs from investors admitted as BAC
Holders in Series 6.  Offers and sales of BACs in Series 6 were completed and
the last of the BACs in Series 6 were issued on September 29, 1989.

    As of September 30, 1996 the net proceeds from the offer and sale of BACs
in Series 6 had been used to invest in a total of 15 Operating Partnerships in
an aggregate amount of $9,359,053, and the Partnership had completed payment
of all its capital contributions.  Series 6 net offering proceeds in the
amount of $29,907 remains in Working Capital.

Results of Operations
---------------------

    At September 30, 1996 and 1995 the Partnership held limited partnership
interests in 105 Operating Partnerships.  In each instance the Apartment
Complex owned by the applicable Operating Partnership is eligible for the
Federal Housing Tax Credit.  Occupancy of a unit in each Apartment Complex
which initially complied with the Minimum Set-Aside Test (i.e., occupancy by
tenants with incomes equal to no more than a certain percentage of area median
income) and the Rent Restriction Test(i.e., gross rent charged tenants does
not exceed 30% of the applicable income standards) is referred to hereinafter
as "Qualified Occupancy."  Each of the Operating Partnerships and each of the
respective Apartment Complexes are described more fully in the Prospectus or
applicable report on Form 8-K.  The General Partner believes that there is
adequate casualty insurance on the properties. 

    The Partnership incurs an annual partnership management fee to the General
Partner and/or its affiliates in an amount equal to 0.375% of the aggregate
cost of the Apartment Complexes owned by the Operating Partnerships, less the
amount of certain partnership management and reporting fees paid by
the Operating Partnerships.  The annual partnership management fee is
currently being accrued.  It is anticipated that all outstanding fees
will be repaid from the sale or refinancing proceeds.  The annual partnership
management fee incurred for the quarters ended September 30, 1996 and 1995
were $207,130 and $226,833, respectively.  This amount is anticipated to be
lower in subsequent fiscal years as more of the Operating Partnerships begin
to pay annual asset management fees and reporting fees to the series.

    The Partnership's investment objectives do not include receipt of
significant cash distributions from the Operating Partnerships in which it has
invested.  The Partnership's investments in Operating Partnerships have been
made principally with a view towards realization of Federal Housing Tax
Credits for allocation to its partners and BAC holders.  The Results of
Operations reported herein are interim period estimates that may not
necessarily be indicative of final year end results.

    Series 1.
    ---------  As of September 30, 1996 and 1995, the average Qualified
Occupancy for the series was 99.4% and 99.4%, respectively.  The series had a
total of 19 properties at September 30, 1996.  Out of the total, 17 were at
100% Qualified Occupancy.

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    For the six months being reported, the series reflects a net loss from
Operating Partnerships of $1,167,898.  When adjusted for depreciation, which
is a non-cash item, the Operating Partnerships reflect a net loss of $265,049. 
Substantially all of the net loss is attributable to accrued mortgage interest
not payable currently by Kingston Property Associates, Genesee Commons
Associates, and Unity Park Associates. In 1995, Kingston Property Associates
received approval for a HUD loan.  To date, significant capital improvements
have been completed using funds from this loan.  In addition, Genesee Commons
Associates received approval in August 1996 for a second mortgage.  Funds from
this mortgage will be used exclusively for completing structural repairs and
upgrades.  Finally, Unity Park Associates is expected to receive a commitment
for a second mortgage by year end.  This mortgage is being offered through the
same mortgage program as that was used by Genesee Commons Associates for its
second mortgage.  Funds from this loan will be used exclusively for structural
repairs and upgrades.  The Operating General Partners have continued to fund
the majority of the balance of the net loss.

    Series 2.
    ---------  As of September 30, 1996 and 1995, the average Qualified
Occupancy for the series was 99.8% and 98.5%, respectively.  The series had a
total of eight properties at September 30, 1996, seven of which were at 100%
Qualified Occupancy. 

    For the six months being reported the series reflects a net loss
from the Operating Partnerships of $425,756.  When adjusted for depreciation,
which is a non-cash item, the Operating Partnerships reflect a net loss of
$201,626.

    Annadale Housing Partners has reported net losses due to operational
issues associated with the property. The Operating Partnership has begun to
stabilize since the completion of rehabilitation.  Occupancy has continued its
steady improvement.  Operations have recently funded the purchase of furniture
and equipment for the common area lounges and outside seating area.  While the
initial impact of these expenses will be to delay breakeven operations, the 
long term effect on tenant retention and occupancy should be positive.  The
Operating General Partner, Annadale Housing Corporation, anticipates full
stabilization in the first quarter of 1997.

    Series 3.
    ---------  As of September 30, 1996 and 1995, the average Qualified
Occupancy for the series was 99.7% and 99.6%, respectively.  The series had a
total of 33 properties at September 30, 1996, of which 31 were at 100%
Qualified Occupancy.

    For the six months being reported series reflects a net loss from the
Operating Partnerships of $1,542,935.  When adjusted for depreciation, which
is a non-cash item, the Operating Partnerships reflect a net loss of $339,843.

      The General Partner is closely monitoring the operations of Hidden Cove
Associates and Lincoln Hotel Associates in an effort to improve the overall
results of operations of the series.

      The Operating General Partner of Hidden Cove Associates recently
completed the process of hiring a new management company.  The new management
company is concentrating on completing its capital improvement program and
improving the tenant base.  The goal of the new management company, through 
improved tenant screening and strong on-site management, is to improve and
stabilize occupancy.


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      The debt restructure for Lincoln Hotel Associates has been finalized.
The management company has been replaced.  The new management company has an
excellent reputation in affordable housing management.  They have been able
to secure additional, project based, rental subsidies that should steadily
improve occupancy over the next year.


     Series 4.
    ---------  As of September 30, 1996 and 1995, the average Qualified
Occupancy for the series was 100% and 99.9%, respectively.  The series had a
total of 25 properties at September 30, 1996, all of which were at 100%
Qualified Occupancy. 

    For the six months being reported series reflects a net loss from
the Operating Partnerships of $1,307,827.  When adjusted for depreciation,
which is a non-cash item, the Operating Partnerships reflect a net loss of
$133,475.

    Unity Park Associates reflects a net loss which is attributable to accrued
mortgage interest which is not payable currently under the terms of its
mortgage.  The partnership is expected to receive a commitment for a second
mortgage by year end.  This mortgage is being offered through the same 
mortgage program as that used by Genesee Commons Associates (in Series 1)
for its second mortgage.  Funds from this loan will be used exclusively for
structural repairs and upgrades.  The Operating General Partners have
continued to fund the majority of the balance of the net loss.   

    In October of 1995, the General Partner discovered that the Operating
General Partner of Van Dyck Estates XVI had collateralized the property in
violation of the partnership agreement.  Though this property maintains 100%
occupancy, continues to operate profitably, and generates tax credits in line
with the Partnership's projections, an unaffiliated lending institution has
initiated foreclosure proceedings.   The General Partner has removed the
Operating General Partner and his affiliated management agent.  The General
Partner and their counsel were successful in obtaining a preliminary ruling
preventing the lending institution from continuing with its foreclosure
proceedings.  They feel that the institution will not prevail when this matter
is resolved in court early in 1997.  The Operating General Partner has 
arranged a payment plan to resolve the delinquent real estate taxes.

    Rosenberg Building Associates' and New Grand Hotel Associates' most recent
principal payment due on the first mortgages created financial stress on these
partnerships.  To resolve this, the Operating General Partners refinanced
the first mortgages.  The refinancing resulted in lower debt service payments,
allowing the property to operate above breakeven.

    Series 5.
    ---------  As of September 30, 1996 and 1995, the average Qualified
Occupancy for the series was 99.6% and 99%, respectively.  The series had a
total of five properties at September 30, 1996, four of which were at 100%
Qualified Occupancy.

    For the six months being reported the series reflects a net loss
from the Operating Partnerships of $84,939.  When adjusted for depreciation,
which is a non-cash item, the Operating Partnerships reflect a net loss of
$68,662.

    Annadale Housing Partners has reported net losses due to operational
issues associated with the property.  The operating partnership continues
to stabilize since the completion of rehabilitation.  Occupancy has continued
its steady improvement.  Operations have recently funded the purchase of

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furniture and equipment for the common area lounges and outside seating area.
While the initial impact of these expenses will be to delay breakeven 
operations, the long term effect on tenant retention and occupancy should be
positive.  The Operating General Partner, Annadale Housing Corporation, 
anticipates full stabilization in the first quarter of 1997.

    Series 6.
    ---------  As of September 30, 1996 and 1995, the average Qualified
Occupancy for the series was 99.5% for both years.  The series had a total of
15 properties at September 30, 1996, of which 14 were at 100% Qualified
Occupancy.

    For the six months being reported the series reflects a net loss from
the Operating Partnerships of $221,374.  When adjusted for depreciation, which
is a non-cash item, the Operating Partnerships reflect positive operations of
$381,339.

    Rosenberg Building Associates' most recent principal payment due on the
first mortgage created financial stress on the partnership.  To resolve this,
the Operating General Partner refinanced the first mortgage.  The refinancing
resulted in lower debt service payments, allowing the property to operate
above breakeven.







































                                     47<PAGE>
                        PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.  Legal Proceedings               

         None

Item 2.  Changes in Securities

         None

Item 3.  Defaults upon Senior Securities

         None

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

         None
                                        
Item 5.  Other Information

         None

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

         (a)  Exhibits

         (b)  Reports on Form 8-K

              There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during the period
              covered by this report.






                                        
                         
















                 
                                    48<PAGE>
                              SIGNATURES

        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 hereunto duly authorized.



                                BOSTON CAPITAL TAX CREDIT        
                                FUND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP    



                           By:  Boston Capital Associates Limited
                                Partnership, General Partner



                           By:  C&M Associates, d/b/a
                                Boston Capital Associates 
                                 


Date:  November 15, 1996   By:  /s/JOHN P. MANNING         
                                 ---------------------------
                                John P. Manning, Partner
                                Partner & Principal Financial
                                Officer



























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