Investments in Partnerships - Investment Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Investment reconciliation
Investments in partnerships at December 31, 2012			$ 1,246,665
Share of income (loss) from partnerships	35,165	(27,808)	73,836	602,585
Distribution from Local Partnerships			(137,334)	(597,054)
Investments in partnerships at June 30, 2013	1,183,167		1,183,167
Local Partnerships [Member]
Investment reconciliation
Investments in partnerships at December 31, 2012			1,246,665
Share of income (loss) from partnerships	35,165	(27,808)	73,836	602,585
Distribution from Local Partnerships	(103,223)	0	(137,334)	(597,054)
Investments in partnerships at June 30, 2013	$ 1,183,167		$ 1,183,167