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The tax on unrealized capital gains would be straightforward for securities that trade frequently, but less so for less-frequently traded assets like many munis.

The Internal Revenue Service has moved to mandatory electronic filing of its form which deals with direct payments of Build America Bonds and Qualified Zone Academy Bonds.

Borrowers are enjoying the strongest market in decades while investors are forced to take what they can get.

Green bonds and ESG are making it difficult for muni issuers to understand what to disclose and when.

“That's a big loss to me personally and to the commission,” SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said Wednesday.

Environmental, social and governance factors are gaining importance in the muni industry.

A recent panel discussion shed some light on how issuers and borrowers should be disclosing climate related information.

One size does not fit all.

An agreement on the $10,000 limit on the federal deduction for state and local taxes is a priority for local governments.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler signaled he wants to bring greater efficiency and transparency to municipal bond market