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SIE practice questionhardMunicipal Bonds — Industrial Development Revenue Bonds

An industrial development revenue bond (IDRB) is a municipal bond that:

  1. AIs backed by the full faith and credit of the municipality
  2. BPays interest that is always subject to federal income tax
  3. CCan only be issued by state governments, not local municipalities
  4. DIs issued by a municipality but backed by the credit of a private corporation using the facility✓ Correct answer
Explanation

Why DIs issued by a municipality but backed by the credit of a private corporation using the facility

IDRBs (also called private activity bonds) are issued by a municipality on behalf of a private corporation. The corporation uses the proceeds for a facility and is responsible for debt service — the municipality's taxing power does NOT back the bond. The credit quality depends on the private corporation. Some IDRBs may be subject to the AMT (alternative minimum tax).

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