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Tax-Exempt Bonds Arbitrage Internal Revenue Service

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High Interest Rates May Be Troubling for Issuers of Tax-Exempt Bonds

Over the past year and half, interest rates have increased significantly. For most investors, the increase in interest rates is welcome. But for issuers of tax-exempt bonds, or cities, states and other qualifying governmental...more

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Is Arbitrage a Thing Again?

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What is arbitrage? Generally, arbitrage is the simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to exploit the difference in pricing. Specific to the tax-exempt bond market, arbitrage arises when a...more

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New Regulations on Issue Price of Tax-Exempt Bonds

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On December 9, 2016, the Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published final regulations on the definition of “issue price,” for purposes of the arbitrage rules that apply to tax-exempt bonds....more

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Introduction to Tax For Public Finance – Tax Presentation

Introduction to Tax for Public Finance - • What is the tax-exemption for state and local bonds? • Types of tax-exempt bonds • Overview of federal income tax requirements... ...more

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Final Treasury Regulations Defining Issue Price

For a variety of reasons related to arbitrage, it often is important to identify the "issue price" of tax-exempt bonds with precision and certainty. Existing Treasury Regulations generally allow the "issue price" of publicly...more

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IRS Releases New Proposed Issue Price Regulations

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On June 23, 2015, the IRS released new proposed Treasury Regulations (the “2015 Proposed Regulations”) concerning the definition of “issue price” for purposes of arbitrage investment restrictions on tax-exempt bonds. The...more

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Final Treasury Regulations Set Deadline for Arbitrage Rebate Overpayment Claims

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Effective November 13, 2014, the filing deadline for a claim for an arbitrage rebate overpayment on tax-exempt and other tax-advantaged bonds is two years after the final arbitrage computation date for the issue from which...more

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Draw down bonds and date of issuance: questions remain with IRS guidance

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For many years multifamily housing apartment projects could be financed with tax-exempt drawn-down bonds and loans with all of the bonds issued pursuant to a draw-down loan being treated as part of a single issue. The date of...more

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