Bonds

How Are Bonds Taxed?

The majority of bonds are taxed. Only municipal bonds (bonds issued by local and state governments) are generally tax-exempt, and even then, special rules may apply. If you redeem a bond before its maturity date, you must pay tax on both interest and capital gains. Is bond interest taxable? Federal income from state, city, and […]

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How Are Bonds Created?

In the primary markets, governmental agencies, credit institutions, corporations, and supranational institutions issue bonds. Underwriting is the most popular method for issuing bonds. When a bond issue is underwritten, a syndicate of securities companies or banks buys the full issue of bonds from the issuer and resells it to investors. The security firm is willing

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