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Learn about Build America Bonds and other ARRA initiatives, including subsidy percentages and considerations for transactions. Contact Colette J. Irwin-Knott at H.J. Umbaugh & Associates for more information.
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Build America Bonds October 13, 2010
Build America Bonds – ARRA(Federal Stimulus Program) • New money capital projects • 35% of taxable interest subsidy • Required Congressional action to extend beyond 2010
ARRA’s Tax Credit Bond Alphabet Soup • Build America Bonds (BAB) – 35% of Taxable Interest Subsidy • Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds (RZEDB) – 45% of Taxable Interest Subsidy • Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECB) – 70% Interest Subsidy • New Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (New CREB) – 70% Interest Subsidy • Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) – Potential 100% Interest Subsidy • Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB) – Potential 100% Interest Subsidy
Considerations for BAB’s • Economics of transaction • Subsidy percentage may change • Different market expectations • Semi-annual IRS filings • Redemption flexibility • Federal government disputes • Planning for worst case
Contact Information Colette J. Irwin-Knott, Partner H.J. Umbaugh & Associates 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 465-1500 Irwin-knott@umbaugh.com