5.1. ERMUSR 06-14-2016 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Branch Profits Tax A foreign corporation is subject to a branch profits tax equal to 30%of the"dividend equivalent amount" for the taxable year. The "dividend equivalent amount" is the foreign corporation's "effectively connected earnings and profits" adjusted for increase or decrease in "U.S. net equity." A branch's earnings and profits may include tax-exempt municipal bond interest,such as interest on the Bonds. Passive Investment Income of S Corporations Passive investment income, including interest on the Bonds, may be subject to federal income taxation under Section 1375 of the Code for an S corporation that has Subchapter C earnings and profits at the close of the taxable year if more than 25% of the gross receipts of such S corporation is passive investment income. Financial Institutions Financial institutions are generally not entitled to a deduction for interest expenses allocable to the owners of tax-exempt obligations purchased after August 7, 1986. Future Tax Legislation The exclusion of interest on the Bonds from gross income from federal income tax purposes and the exclusion of interest on the Bonds from the net taxable income of individuals, estates, and trusts for State income tax purposes is not mandated or guaranteed by the United States Constitution or the Minnesota Constitution. Accordingly, federal laws providing that interest on the obligations of the states and the political subdivisions of the states is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes and Minnesota laws providing that interest on the obligations of the State is excludable from the net taxable income of individuals, estates, and trusts for State income tax purposes may be subject to change. In the event federal or Minnesota law is amended in a manner that results in interest on the Bonds becoming subject to federal or Minnesota income taxation, or if federal or Minnesota income tax rates are reduced, the market value of the Bonds may be adversely affected. General The preceding is not a comprehensive list of all federal or State tax consequences which may arise from the receipt or accrual of interest on the Bonds. The receipt or accrual of interest on the Bonds may otherwise affect the federal income tax (or Minnesota income tax or franchise tax) liability of the recipient based on the particular taxes to which the recipient is subject and the particular tax status of other items of income or deductions. All prospective purchasers of the Bonds are advised to consult their own tax advisors as to the tax consequences of, or tax considerations for, purchasing or holding the Bonds. BANK-QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS—THE SERIES 2016A BONDS The Series 2016A Bonds will be designated as "qualified tax-exempt obligations" for purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, relating to the ability of financial institutions to deduct from income for federal income tax purposes, interest expense that is allocable to carrying and acquiring tax-exempt obligations. -24 - 142