August 13, 2004




Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20549

Re:    Boston Financial Tax Credit Fund VIII, A Limited Partnership
       Report on Form 10-QSB for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2004
       File Number 0-26522



Dear Sir/Madam:

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, filed herewith is a copy of subject report.


Very truly yours,


/s/Stephen Guilmette
Stephen Guilmette
Assistant Controller








<PAGE>


                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 10-QSB


(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended                                June 30, 2004
                                       ----------------------------------------

                                                         OR

[   ]     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
          EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the transition period from                         to
                               -----------------------     --------------------

                         Commission file number 0-26522

                Boston Financial Tax Credit Fund VIII, A Limited Partnership
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



                   Massachusetts                          04-3205879
----------------------------------------         ------------------------------
      (State or other jurisdiction of                   (I.R.S. Employer
       incorporation or organization)                   Identification No.)


   101 Arch Street, Boston, Massachusetts                02110-1106
---------------------------------------------    ------------------------------
  (Address of principal executive offices)              (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code          (617) 439-3911
                                                       -----------------------

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
                                   Yes X No .


<PAGE>


          BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII, A Limited Partnership

                                TABLE OF CONTENTS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                                              Page No.
------------------------------                                                              --------

Item 1.  Financial Statements

<S>                                                                                              <C>
         Balance Sheet (Unaudited) - June 30, 2004                                               1

         Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - For the Three
            Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003                                                  2

         Statement of Changes in Partners' Equity (Deficiency)
            (Unaudited) - For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2004                               3

         Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - For the Three
            Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003                                                  4

         Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited)                                           5

Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
         Condition and Results of Operations                                                     6


Item 3.  Controls and Procedures                                                                 9

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
---------------------------
Items 1-6                                                                                       10


SIGNATURE                                                                                       11
</TABLE>





<PAGE>

          BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII, A Limited Partnership



                                  BALANCE SHEET
                                  June 30, 2004
                                   (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Assets

<S>                                                                                       <C>
Cash and cash equivalents                                                                 $      433,351
Marketable securities, at fair value                                                              18,460
Investments in Local Limited Partnerships                                                      9,911,993
Other assets                                                                                         144
                                                                                          --------------
     Total Assets                                                                         $   10,363,948
                                                                                          ==============

Liabilities and Partners' Equity

Due to affiliate                                                                          $      977,895
Accrued expenses                                                                                  29,100
                                                                                          --------------
     Total Liabilities                                                                         1,006,995
                                                                                          --------------

General, Initial and Investor Limited Partners' Equity                                         9,356,458
Net unrealized gains on marketable securities                                                        495
                                                                                          --------------
     Total Partners' Equity                                                                    9,356,953
                                                                                          ---------------
     Total Liabilities and Partners' Equity                                               $   10,363,948
                                                                                          ==============
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

<PAGE>
          BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII, A Limited Partnership


                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003
                                   (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                    2004                2003
                                                                                -------------      -------------
Revenue:
<S>                                                                             <C>                <C>
   Investment                                                                   $       1,066      $       1,975
   Other                                                                                    -                  -
                                                                                -------------      -------------
       Total Revenue                                                                    1,066              1,975
                                                                                -------------      -------------

Expenses:
   Asset management fees, related party                                                58,797             56,645
   Provision for valuation of advances to
     Local Limited Partnerships                                                             -             40,000
   General and administrative (includes
     reimbursements to an affiliate in the
     amounts of $29,909 and $15,894 in 2004 and
     2003, respectively)                                                               43,674             32,842
   Amortization                                                                         7,032              7,485
                                                                                -------------      -------------
       Total Expenses                                                                 109,503            136,972
                                                                                -------------      -------------

Loss before equity in losses of Local Limited Partnerships                           (108,437)          (134,997)

Equity in losses of Local Limited Partnerships (Note 1)                              (187,184)          (407,213)
                                                                                -------------      -------------

Net Loss                                                                        $    (295,621)     $    (542,210)
                                                                                =============      =============

Net Loss allocated:
   General Partner                                                              $      (2,956)     $      (5,422)
   Limited Partners                                                                  (292,665)          (536,788)
                                                                                -------------      -------------
                                                                                $    (295,621)     $    (542,210)
                                                                                =============      =============
Net Loss per Limited Partner Unit
   (36,497 Units)                                                               $       (8.02)     $       (14.71)
                                                                                =============      ==============
</TABLE>
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


<PAGE>
          BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII, A Limited Partnership


              STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
                    For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2004
                                   (Unaudited)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                       Initial       Investor           Net
                                        General        Limited        Limited       Unrealized
                                         Partner       Partner        Partners         Gains            Total
                                      ------------   -------------  -----------     ----------       ---------

<S>                                   <C>            <C>          <C>               <C>            <C>
Balance at March 31, 2004             $   (219,826)  $     100    $    9,871,805    $       520    $   9,652,599
                                      ------------   ---------    --------------    -----------    -------------

Comprehensive Loss:
   Change in net unrealized gains
     on marketable securities
     available for sale                         -            -                 -            (25)             (25)
   Net Loss                                (2,956)           -          (292,665)             -         (295,621)
                                      -----------    ---------    --------------    -----------    -------------
Comprehensive Loss                         (2,956)           -          (292,665)           (25)        (295,646)
                                      -----------    ---------    --------------    -----------    -------------

Balance at June 30, 2004              $  (222,782)   $     100    $    9,579,140    $       495    $   9,356,953
                                      ===========    =========    ==============    ===========    =============

</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


<PAGE>
          BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII, A Limited Partnership


                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003
                                   (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                    2004              2003
                                                                                -------------    -------------

<S>                                                                             <C>              <C>
Net cash used for operating activities                                          $     (13,616)   $     (24,154)

Net cash provided by investing activities                                             105,534           92,041
                                                                                -------------    -------------

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                                              91,918           67,887

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning                                                  341,433          203,002
                                                                                -------------    -------------

Cash and cash equivalents, ending                                               $     433,351    $     270,889
                                                                                =============    =============
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.





<PAGE>

          BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII, A Limited Partnership


                          Notes to Financial Statements
                                   (Unaudited)


The unaudited financial statements presented herein have been prepared in
accordance with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and do not include all of the
information and note disclosures required by accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America. These statements should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included with the
Fund's Form10-KSB for the year ended March 31, 2004. In the opinion of the
Managing General Partner, these financial statements include all adjustments,
consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the
Fund's financial position and results of operations. The results of operations
for the periods may not be indicative of the results to be expected for the
year.

The Managing General Partner of the Fund has elected to report results of the
Local Limited Partnerships in which the Fund has a limited partnership interest
on a 90 day lag basis because the Local Limited Partnerships report their
results on a calendar year basis. Accordingly, the financial information about
the Local Limited Partnerships that is included in the accompanying financial
statements is as of March 31, 2004 and 2003.

1.   Investments in Local Limited Partnerships

The Fund has limited partnership interests in ten Local Limited Partnerships
which were organized for the purpose of owning and operating multi-family
housing complexes, all of which are government assisted. The Fund's ownership
interest in the Local Limited Partnerships is 99%, with the exception of
Springwood which is 79.20%, Hemlock Ridge which is 77%, and Pike Place and West
End Place which are 90%. The Fund may have negotiated or may negotiate options
with the local general partners to purchase or sell the Fund's interests in the
Properties at the end of the tax credit compliance period at nominal prices. In
the event that Properties are sold to third parties, proceeds will be
distributed according to the terms of each Local Limited Partnership agreement.

The following is a summary of investments in Local Limited Partnerships at June
30, 2004:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

<S>                                                                                              <C>
Capital contributions and advances paid to Local Limited Partnerships                            $  30,440,092

Cumulative equity in losses of Local Limited Partnerships (excluding
   cumulative unrecognized losses of $1,694,893)                                                   (17,594,645)

Cumulative cash distributions received from Local Limited Partnerships                              (1,111,725)
                                                                                                 --------------

Investments in Local Limited Partnerships before adjustments                                        11,733,722

Excess of investment costs over the underlying assets acquired:

     Acquisition fees and expenses                                                                   1,048,010

     Cumulative amortization of acquisition fees and expenses                                         (266,380)
                                                                                                 -------------

Investments in Local Limited Partnerships before impairment allowance                               12,515,352

Impairment allowance on investments in Local Limited Partnerships                                   (2,603,359)
                                                                                                 -------------

Investments in Local Limited Partnerships                                                        $   9,911,993
                                                                                                 =============
</TABLE>

The Partnership has recorded an impairment allowance for its investments in
certain Local Limited Partnerships in order to appropriately reflect the
estimated net realizable value of these investments.

The Fund's share of net losses of the Local Limited Partnerships for the three
months ended June 30, 2004 is $178,157. For the three months ended June 30,
2004, the Fund has not recognized $8,455 of equity in losses relating to one
Local Limited Partnership where cumulative equity in losses and cumulative
distributions exceeded its total investment in the Local Limited Partnership. In
addition, the Fund recognized $17,482 of previously unrecognized losses in the
three months ended June 30, 2004.


<PAGE>
          BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII, A Limited Partnership


                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Certain matters discussed herein constitute forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Fund
intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor
provisions for forward-looking statements and is including this statement for
purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Although the Fund
believes the forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the
Fund can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Actual
results and timing of certain events could differ materially from those
projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number
of factors, including, without limitation, general economic and real estate
conditions and interest rates.

Accounting Policies

The Fund's accounting policies include those that relate to its recognition of
investments in Local Limited Partnerships using the equity method of accounting.
The Fund's policy is as follows:

The Fund accounts for its investments in Local Limited Partnerships using the
equity method of accounting because the Fund does not have control of the major
operating and financial policies of the Local Limited Partnerships in which it
invests. Under the equity method, the investment is carried at cost, adjusted
for the Fund's share of net income or loss and for cash distributions from the
Local Limited Partnerships; equity in income or loss of the Local Limited
Partnerships is included currently in the Fund's operations. Under the equity
method, a Local Limited Partnership investment will not be carried below zero.
To the extent that equity in losses are incurred when the Fund's carrying value
of the respective Local Limited Partnership has been reduced to a zero balance,
the losses will be suspended and offset against future income. Income from Fund
investments where cumulative equity in losses plus cumulative distributions have
exceeded the total investment in Local Limited Partnerships will not be recorded
until all of the related unrecorded losses have been offset. To the extent that
a Local Limited Partnership with a carrying value of zero distributes cash to
the Fund, that distribution is recorded as income on the books of the Fund and
is included in "Other Revenue" in the accompanying financial statements.

The Fund has implemented policies and practices for assessing potential
impairment of its investments in Local Limited Partnerships. Real estate experts
analyze the investments to determine if impairment indicators exist. If so, the
investment is analyzed to consider the Fund's ability to recover its carrying
value. If an other than temporary impairment in carrying value exists, a
provision to write down the asset to fair value will be recorded in the Fund's
financial statements.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At June 30, 2004, the Fund had cash and cash equivalents of $433,351, as
compared to $341,433 at March 31, 2004. This increase is primarily attributable
to cash distributions received from Local Limited Partnerships. These increases
were partially offset by cash used for operations.

The General Partner initially designated 5% of the Gross Proceeds as Reserves,
as defined in the Partnership Agreement. The Reserves were established to be
used for working capital of the Fund and contingencies related to the ownership
of Local Limited Partnership interests. The General Partner may increase or
decrease such Reserves from time to time, as it deems appropriate. At June 30,
2004, $451,811 of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities has been
designated as Reserves.

To date, professional fees relating to various Property issues totaling
approximately $48,000 have been paid from Reserves. In the event a Local Limited
Partnership encounters operating difficulties requiring additional funds, the
Fund's management might deem it in its best interest to voluntarily provide such
funds in order to protect its investment. As of June 30, 2004, the Fund has
advanced approximately $1,175,000 to Local Limited Partnerships to fund
operating deficits.

The General Partner believes that the investment income earned on the Reserves,
along with cash distributions received from Local Limited Partnerships, to the
extent available, will be sufficient to fund the Fund's ongoing operations.
Reserves may be used to fund Fund operating deficits, if the General Partner
deems funding appropriate.

<PAGE>

          BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII, A Limited Partnership

                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
            FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)


Liquidity and Capital Resources (continued)

To date, the Fund has used approximately $149,000 of Reserves to fund
operations. If Reserves are not adequate to cover the Fund's operations, the
Fund will seek other financing sources including, but not limited to, the
deferral of Asset Management Fees paid to an affiliate of the General Partner or
working with Local Limited Partnerships to increase cash distributions.

Since the Fund invests as a limited partner, the Fund has no contractual duty to
provide additional funds to Local Limited Partnerships beyond its specified
investment. Thus, as of June 30, 2004, the Fund had no contractual or other
obligation to any Local Limited Partnership which had not been paid or provided
for.

Cash Distributions

No cash distributions were made during the three months ended June 30, 2004.

Results of Operations

For the three months ended June 30, 2004, the Fund's operations resulted in a
net loss of $295,621, as compared to $542,210 for the three months ended June
30, 2003. The decrease in net loss is primarily attributable to a decrease in
equity in losses of Local Limited Partnerships and a decrease in provision for
valuation of investments in Local Limited Partnerships. Equity in losses of
Local Limited Partnerships decreased due to an increase in rental income at some
properties. The decrease in provision for valuation is due to advances made in
the prior year to certain properties that require operating funds.

Portfolio Update

The Fund's investment portfolio consists of limited partnership interests in ten
Local Limited Partnerships, each of which owns and operates a multi-family
apartment complex and each of which has generated Tax Credits. Since inception,
the Fund has generated Tax Credits of approximately $1,243 per Limited Partner
Unit, with approximately $135 and $53 of Tax Credits expected to be generated
for 2004 and 2005, respectively. In the aggregate, actual and estimated Tax
Credits will enable the Fund to meet the objectives specified in the Fund's
prospectus.

Properties that receive low income housing Tax Credits must remain in compliance
with rent restrictions and set aside requirements for at least 15 years from the
date the property is completed (the "Compliance Period"). Failure to do so would
result in the recapture of a portion of the Property's Tax Credits. Between 2008
and continuing through 2009, the Compliance Period of the ten Properties in
which the Fund has an interest will expire. It is unlikely that the General
Partner will be able to dispose of the Fund's Local Limited Partnership
interests concurrently with the expiration of each Property's Compliance Period.
The Fund shall dissolve and its affairs shall be wound up upon the disposition
of the final Local Limited Partnership interest and other assets of the Fund.
Investors will continue to be Limited Partners, receiving K-1s and quarterly and
annual reports, until the Fund is dissolved.

Property Discussions

Most of the Properties in which the Fund has an interest have stabilized
operations and operate above break-even. Some Properties generate cash flow
deficits that the Local General Partners of those Properties fund through
project expense loans, subordinated loans or operating escrows. However, a few
Properties have had persistent operating difficulties that could either: i) have
an adverse impact on the Fund's liquidity; ii) result in their foreclosure; or
iii) result in the General Partner deeming it appropriate for the Fund to
dispose of its interest in the Local Limited Partnership prior to the expiration
of the Compliance Period. Also, the General Partner, in the normal course of the
Fund's business, may arrange for the future disposition of its interest in
certain Local Limited Partnerships. The following Property discussions focus
only on such Properties.


<PAGE>

          BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII, A Limited Partnership

                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
            FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)


Property Discussions (continued)

As previously reported, the Local General Partner of Live Oaks Plantation,
located in West Palm Beach, Florida, indicated a desire to transfer its interest
in the Local Limited Partnership to a replacement Local General Partner.
Accordingly, the General Partner began working with the Local General Partner to
identify an acceptable replacement. Negotiations to replace the Local General
Partner were then delayed due to an audit by the Internal Revenue Service
("IRS"). The audit focused on the tax treatment of certain items, such as land
improvements, impact fees, utility fees and developer fees. In April 2002, the
Florida office of the IRS issued their report indicating an eligible basis
reduction of approximately $1,000,000, which would reduce the amount of Tax
Credits and losses generated by the Property. The Local General Partner filed an
appeal of the report to the Washington D.C. office of the IRS. The appeal was
successful, and during April 2003 a settlement was reached whereby the eligible
basis was reduced by approximately $93,000. As a result, the Fund had recapture
of previously taken Tax Credits of approximately $2 per Unit. Future Tax Credits
will also be reduced by approximately $0.25 per Unit. Subsequent to reaching a
settlement with the IRS, negotiations to replace the Local General Partner
resumed. Effective June 28, 2003, an affiliate of the General Partner replaced
the Local General Partner. The General Partner continues to seek a permanent
replacement Local General Partner. In addition, while occupancy and working
capital levels have consistently remained adequate, the Property generated
significant operating deficits in 2001 and 2002. The Fund funded slightly more
than $1,000,000 of deficits from Fund reserves. The General Partner anticipates
that the recent increase in cash from operations will continue and will be
sufficient to fund the monthly debt service. Occupancy at the Property averaged
94% during the first quarter of 2004 and debt service coverage and working
capital were at appropriate levels.

As previously reported, turnover at Green Wood Apartments, located in Gallatin,
Tennessee, had caused a decline in Property operations. Although the economy in
Gallatin is growing, the major employers of tenants qualifying for affordable
housing had layoffs. Rents were reduced in an effort to stabilize occupancy and
administrative and maintenance expenses have been higher than budgeted. The
Local General Partner has funded the operating deficits, enabling the Property
to remain current on its loan obligations.

As previously reported, Meadow Wood of Pella, located in Pella, Iowa, has
experienced operating deficits for the past several quarters due to reduced
revenues resulting from low occupancy and high expenses. Operating deficits are
expected to continue in 2004. The Local General Partner has funded the operating
deficit, and the property has remained current on its debt service. The General
Partner will continue to closely monitor Property operations.








<PAGE>

          BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII, A Limited Partnership

                            CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES



Controls and Procedures

Based on the Fund's evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this
report, the Fund's director has concluded that the Fund's disclosure controls
and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed
in the reports that the Fund files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods
specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.

There have been no significant changes in the Fund's internal controls or in
other factors that could significantly affect those controls subsequent to the
date of their evaluation.



<PAGE>



          BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII, A Limited Partnership


PART II       OTHER INFORMATION

Items 1-5     Not applicable

Item 6        Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K

              (a) Exhibits

                    31.1   Certification of Jenny Netzer pursuant to section 302
                           of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

                    32.1   Certification of Jenny Netzer pursuant to section 906
                           of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

              (b) Reports on Form 8-K - No reports on Form 8-K were filed during
                  the quarter ended June 30, 2004


<PAGE>

          BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII, A Limited Partnership

                                    SIGNATURE


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


DATED:  August 13, 2004             BOSTON FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT FUND VIII,
                                    A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP


                                    By:   Arch Street VIII Limited Partnership,
                                          its General Partner



                                           /s/Jenny Netzer
                                           Jenny Netzer
                                           Executive Vice President
                                           MMA Financial, LLC



<PAGE>