Tax

An advisory panel suggested modifying the fee structure for tax law violations to encourage more issuers to self-report them.

States could gain $8 billion to $33.9 billion in additional annual revenue if the high court rules in favor of South Dakota, while a loss would mean the status quo.

The latest Federal Reserve data shows the first decline in bank holdings of municipal securities in nearly a decade, a result of tax reform, according to experts.

Rvenue soar 10.2% in May compared to a year earlier, accompanied by strong growth in oil and gas income.

Municipal analysts see the holes in the spending plan, but secondary market traders reacted positively.

Tax administrators will consult with governors and governors, in turn, will consult with their legislatures before responding to any of several possible rulings in the case by the high court, officials said.

The MSRB's controversial commentary about selective disclosure got some support from a top SEC official on Wednesday.

What's in the next Illinois budget is more important to S&P Global Ratings than whether it is passed soon.

Currently at least 33 states provide 113 different tax credits that are already federally deductible.

Bond lawyer Jonathan Ballan chimes in on creative bond deals, tax-law changes, mortgage financing, mass transit and his recent move to Cozen O’Connor. He also makes a heartfelt plea for municipal and political leaders to weigh in and help “stop the carnage” from the opioid crisis. Paul Burton hosts.