Taxable Equivalent Yield  

Municipal bonds are sold by cities, counties, states and other political bodies (public hospital, school district).

The federal government and its agencies do not sell municipal bonds. However, most municipals are free of federal taxes. Because of this, the stated interest rate on municipals is typically lower than comparable non tax-exempt bonds.

How much would you have to receive from a taxable bond to realize an equivalent yield? You can find the answer by entering the following information:

     

What is your federal income tax bracket?

What is the yield (in percentage points, 0 to 10 percent) on the municipal bond you are considering?

%
 
   
   
Russ Watson, russwatson.com
201 Ditto St. Ste A
P.O. Box 180		 • Archbold, OH • 43502
Phone: 800-686-2598 /
Local calls 419-446-2598		 • Fax: 419-446-9390
• russell.watson@pesmail.com; kirk.weldy@pesmail.com

"CHALLENGES CAN MAKE US TOUGHER OR BETTER . . .

OR THEY CAN TAKE US DOWN"  - Unknown

 

 

Animated us flag

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advisory Services offered through Investment Advisors, a division of ProEquities, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Securities offered through ProEquities, Inc., a Registered Broker/Dealer and member FINRA/SIPC, 2801 Highway 280 S. Birmingham AL 35223 (800) 288-3035.Russ Watson Insurance Agency and Financial Planning is independent of ProEquities, Inc.