BARNES & THORNBURG LLP	Exhibit 8.1
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America First Tax Exempt Investors, L.P.	September 5, 2013
1004 Farnam Street
Suite 400
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
Re: U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences
Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as counsel for America First Tax Exempt Investors, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Partnership”), in connection with the filing of a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “Registration Statement”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), with respect to the registration of an indeterminate number of Beneficial Unit Certificates representing assigned limited partnership interests in the Partnership (the “Shares”) which will be offered from time to time by the Partnership for an aggregate offering price of up to $225,000,000. This opinion is being furnished in accordance with the requirements of Item 16 of Form S-3 and Item 601(b)(8) of Regulation S-K.

In the course of our representation, we have reviewed the Registration Statement, the Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership (the “Partnership Agreement”), and such other statutes, certificates, corporate records, and proceedings of the Partnership, and other instruments and documents as we consider appropriate for purposes of the opinions expressed herein. In addition, we have considered such questions of law and taken such further action as we deemed necessary or appropriate to enable us to render the opinions herein.

In rendering our opinions, we have also considered and relied upon the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder (the “Regulations”), pertinent judicial and administrative authorities and such other authorities as we have considered relevant. It should be noted that such laws, Code, Regulations, judicial decisions, administrative interpretations and other authorities are subject to change at any time and, in some circumstances, with retroactive effect. A change in any of the authorities upon which our opinions are based could preclude us from rendering similar opinions in the future.

Based on and subject to the foregoing, we are of the opinion that (i) the Partnership will be treated as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes, and (ii) the holders of Shares will be subject to tax as partners of the Partnership for United States federal income tax purposes.

We are also of the opinion that the descriptions of the law contained in the Registration Statement under the caption “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations – Income tax considerations relating to the Partnership and its shareholders” are correct in all material respects, and the discussion thereunder fairly summarizes the material U.S. federal income tax consequences to a holder of Shares of the Partnership.

We express no opinion herein other than as expressly stated above. This opinion is intended for the exclusive use of the Partnership in connection with the offering of Shares under the Registration Statement and it may not be used, circulated, quoted, or relied upon for any other purpose without our prior written consent. This opinion is expressed as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any undertaking to advise the Partnership or any other party of any subsequent changes of the matters stated, represented, or assumed herein or any subsequent changes in applicable law.

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We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion letter as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the reference to this firm under the heading “Legal Matters” in the prospectus which is part of the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act, the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated thereunder, or Item 509 of Regulation S-K.

	Very truly yours,
	/s/ Barnes & Thornburg LLP
	Barnes & Thornburg LLP