The markets are already reacting to the looming debt ceiling debate in Congress. Those forecasting the outcome are looking to 2013 as a predictive model. Liz McCormick of Bloomberg Markets looks into why the numbers from 2013 are especially relevant now. Many bond holders are nervously anticipating rising interest rates as monetary policy tightens. But Gershon Distenfeld and Matthew Sheridan of AllianceBernstein believe they may have little to worry about. Tax payers in Georgia stand to benefit by the increase in film production in the state. Andrew Moore, CPA, explains how you can take advantage of the Georgia Film, Television and Digital Entertainment Tax Credit.
What Markets Think About The Looming Debt Ceiling Showdown– Financial markets are suggesting the political drama surrounding Congressional efforts to raise the nation’s debt ceiling will play out like 2013, when they mostly put downward pressure on 10-year Treasury yields. That comes as the debt ceiling problem is complicated by threats from President Trump to shut down the government over a budget impasse if politicians don’t fund his border wall. Read more…
Worried About Rising Rates? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be– Should tighter monetary policy on both sides of the Atlantic worry bond investors? Gershon Distenfeld and Matthew Sheridan of AllianceBernstein, don’t think so. Bonds have historically delivered positive returns when interest rates rise—particularly when they rise gradually. Read more…
Georgia Film Tax Credits – Not Just For Big Business– Over the past several years Georgia has grown to become one of the top states in the country for film production, largely as a result of the Georgia Film, Television, and Digital Entertainment Tax Credit. The growth is of special interest to Georgia taxpayers, who can purchase $1 of Georgia film tax credit for around 88 to 93 cents. This allows Georgia taxpayers to settle their Georgia tax liability at a discount because the film tax credits are exchanged dollar for dollar to pay Georgia income tax. Read more…
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