Private Purpose Bonds are to finance private investments, comparatively Public Purpose Bonds are to finance public amenities. In this article we compare both types of municipal bond including the tax regulations associated with them.
A municipal bond fund is a mutual bond fund invested into debt securities issued by a municipality, country or state to fund capital expenditures. In this article we look at why they are so popular with high income earners and what the potential pitfalls are for investors.
Municipal bonds and the supporting tax rate is considerably different from the typical bond setup and tax liabilities. In this article we explore, in-depth, how they differ from regular bond investments and whether tax-exempt municipal bonds truly exist.
Municipal bonds are those debt securities issued by a municipality (hence the name) to finance capital expenditure. More often than not they are tax-exempt but in this article we have a closer look at their tax rates and what implications you may face should you buy into municipal bonds.