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New Proposed Rules on Tax-Advantaged Bonds
On March 11, the Treasury Department and IRS proposed regulations (“Guidance on Tax-Exempt Refunding Bonds”) that would update certain arbitrage rules and definitions applicable to tax-exempt and other tax-advantaged bonds by clarifying the:
- Time and manner for requesting refunds of overpayment of rebate to the U.S. Treasury;
- Special transition rule for transferred proceeds;
- Limitation on allocations to expenditures; and,
- IRS address for filing defeasance notices.
The new proposed rules will be a topic of discussion during the TLC March All-Hands Meeting on Tuesday, March 17 at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT.
New Proposed Rules on Tax-Advantaged Bonds
Proposed regulations from the U.S. Treasury Department would update certain arbitrage rules and definitions.
FY2026 Appropriations
We are tracking the status of FY2026 appropriations, where things stand, and what it all means for bond lawyers.
The Bond Lawyer – Vol. 49 | No. 4
NABL’s Scholarly Journal providing expert commentary and analysis of recent developments in municipal bond law and public finance.
The Bond Lawyer – Vol. 49 | No. 3
NABL’s Scholarly Journal providing expert commentary and analysis of recent developments in municipal bond law and public finance.
A Note from our New COO
Dana Anaman joined the team on Monday, September 29, as NABL’s new Chief Operating Officer.
NABL Announces Dana Anaman as New Chief Operating Officer
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, NABL President Jason Akers wrote a member-wide letter announcing that Dana Anaman will join the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL) as our new Chief…
Public Finance’s Vital Role in Making Housing More Affordable in Our Communities
In today’s economic environment, government subsidies are essential to encourage developers to produce quality housing that is affordable for lower-income families.
One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1)
In July 2025, Congress passed a large tax package to address the expirations of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Here’s what municipal market participants should know.
The Bond Lawyer – Vol. 49 | No. 2
NABL’s Scholarly Journal providing expert commentary and analysis of recent developments in municipal bond law and public finance.
The Bond Lawyer – Vol. 49 | No. 1
NABL’s Scholarly Journal providing expert commentary and analysis of recent developments in municipal bond law and public finance.
FY2025 Appropriations
We are tracking the status of FY2025 appropriations, where things stand, and what it all means for bond lawyers.