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alephblog.com - 11/2/2009
Fannie + Goldman + US Treasury + Tax Credits = Complex Mess
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In a prior job, I spent a decent amount of time on Affordable Housing tax credits . The idea was to reduce my life insurance company client’s taxable income to the point where they would be close to but not subject to the corporate alternative minimum tax. Occasionally my work would ...
online.wsj.com - 11/2/2009
Goldman Looks to Buy Fannie Tax Credits
— online.wsj.com — WASHINGTON -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is in talks to buy millions of dollars of tax credits... from government-controlled mortgage giant Fannie Mae, but the potential deal is running into opposition from the U.S. Treasury, which could block the deal. A ... (more) Goldman Looks to Buy Fannie Tax Credits

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alephblog.com - 11/4/2009
My Visit to the US Treasury, Part 2
— alephblog.com — Before I start this evening, to all my fellow bloggers out there, if you were invited to... the gathering at the US Treasury and did not come, I have a request and a question: If you were invited, send me an e-mail . Tell me why you decided not to come, if you would. If present trends ... (more) My Visit to the US Treasury, Part 2

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alephblog.com - 10/28/2009
Some Praise and Questions for the US Treasury
— alephblog.com — 1) Perhaps the US Treasury is getting a few things right. Let’s start with lengthening the average... maturity of Treasury debt. I have backed this idea in the past . It is worthy to note that zero coupon yields peak out around 20 years out, and then start declining. It is quite possible ... (more) Some Praise and Questions for the US Treasury

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