Given the economic impact of COVID-19 and the ongoing uncertainty of how long it will last, borrowers of tax-exempt bond proceeds may find themselves in the position of requesting their lenders to temporarily waive certain...more
States, municipalities and 501(c)(3) organizations (Issuers) likely will have to incur significant expenses in their fight against COVID-19. Even if Issuers have reserves available for these costs, there are a few different...more
States, municipalities and 501(c)(3) organizations (Issuers) likely will have to incur significant expenses in their fight against COVID-19. Even if Issuers have reserves available for these costs, there are a few different...more
In a recently released private letter ruling (Private Letter Ruling 201847001, or the “Ruling”), the IRS approved the use of a “floating equity” allocation method for exempt facility bonds issued to finance renovations to an...more
12/13/2018
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On November 2, 2017, the Republican leadership of the United States House of Representatives introduced the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Bill”). The Bill would make significant changes to tax rules that apply to tax-exempt...more
11/6/2017
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For a number of years, the IRS Office of Tax-Exempt Bonds ("TEB") has expressed concerns about potential tax abuses that may exist in what it has characterized as "developer-driven deals" involving the use of tax-exempt...more
New tax rules relating to establishing the issue price of publicly offered tax-exempt bonds become effective soon. This outline describes the new issue price rules, provides a high-level strategic analysis to help guide a...more