bond-basics

Millage or Mill

Millage is the percentage of value of property that is used in calculating Taxes.  A mill is defined as 1/10 of 1 percent and is multiplied by the assessed value after any exemptions have been subtracted to calculate the taxes.

Dive Deeper on Tax Issues

Learn more about how various aspects of tax law intersect with municipal securities.

Hudson Yards Rail Yards

Start with the Bond Basics

Acceleration

A remedy sometimes available under an Indenture, Bond Resolution or other financing document which permits the Trustee or bondholder to declare all future payments of Principal immediately due and payable after the occurrence of certain specified Events of Default.