Investments in Partnerships - Investment Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Investment reconciliation
Investments in partnerships at December 31, 2012			$ 1,246,665
Impairment Losses Related to Real Estate Partnerships	(774,400)	0	(774,400)	0
Share of income (loss) from partnerships	(8,933)	179,945	64,903	782,530
Distribution from Local Partnerships			(137,333)	0
Investments in partnerships at September 30, 2013	399,835		399,835
Local Partnerships [Member]
Investment reconciliation
Investments in partnerships at December 31, 2012			1,246,665
Impairment Losses Related to Real Estate Partnerships			(774,400)
Share of income (loss) from partnerships	(8,933)	179,945	64,903	782,530
Distribution from Local Partnerships	0	(177,180)	(137,333)	(774,234)
Investments in partnerships at September 30, 2013	$ 399,835		$ 399,835