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Telecommunications Equipment: An Introduction for Lessors
By George B. Fargis, Jr.
Spring 1986

Public voice and data networks generated an estimated $150 Billion in revenues in 1983. Telecommunications is the fastest growing area of the leasing industry; volume of business jumped from 5.7% in 1983 to 11.1% in 1984. This article introduces the opportunities for lessors.

The Alternative Minimum Tax: Comparing the House Bill and the Senate Finance Committee Proposal
By Price Waterhouse
Spring 1986

A study prepared by the Tax Economic Consulting Group of this big eight accounting firm concludes the AMT proposed by both the House and the Senate Finance Committee would increase the cost of capital substantially for four important types of equipment. These and other specific conclusions are covered in this current analysis.

Tax-Exempt Municipal Leasing - An Update
By Greg Eden
Spring 1986

During the last 10 years, municipal leasing has grown from a $2 Million a year business to a thriving $5 Billion per year industry. With tax "reform" legislation pending, the author examines the development of municipal leasing and its prospects for the future.

The 25-Year Evolution of Equipment Lease Financing
By James M. Johnson, Ph.D
Spring 1986

The newer, more important financing objectives which leasing achieves are covered in this interpretive report on the growth during the last 25 years in the equipment leasing industry.

Investment Incentives: An Industry Viewpoint
By Peter K. Nevitt and Ravi Naidu
Spring 1986

Proposed tax legislation reduces tax incentives for capital equipment investment to the lowest levels since 1963. Alternatives proposed by Secretary Baker and Chairman Packwood do little to improve the situation. Failure to include tax incentives for capital formation will result in loss of jobs and more industry moving overseas. This analysis provides some sobering conclusions.

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