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If Mr. Romney didn't qualify for this so-called safe-harbor treatment, tax lawyers said, he could be liable for taxes at 35% ordinary-income rates on the fair-market value of the carried-interest rights when they were received.
Tax Rule Opens Rich Vein for Debate Mark Maremont 2012
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Those transactions are protected by so-called safe-harbor laws, designed to uphold securities contracts, and can't be undone, it said.
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Those transactions are protected by so-called safe-harbor laws, designed to uphold securities contracts, and can't be undone, it said.
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December 12 was simply a permissive ‘safe-harbor’ date under the Florida election scheme.
The Conservative Assault on the Constitution Erwin Chemerinsky 2010
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The euro rallied sharply against the yen as well, which was hurt by its traditional safe-harbor status as investors sought growth-sensitive currencies amid improved optimism surrounding Europe.
Euro Climbs to Eight-Week High Stephen L. Bernard 2012
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Broad optimism about the euro zone and some encouraging U.S. economic data lifted stocks and spoiled the appeal of safe-harbor Treasurys.
U.S. Treasurys Decline Cynthia Lin 2012
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Other say the surge merely coincided with volatility in stock markets just after the Japanese earthquake in March that prompted international investors to seek safe-harbor stocks.
Pharma Edges Toward 'Patent Cliff' Sten Stovall 2011
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Helping diminish the appetite for safe-harbor assets, the European Central Bank and euro-zone governments are said to be discussing a Greek debt restructuring that could involve the central banks exchanging debt at below face value.
Treasurys Ease as Greek Lift Fades Cynthia Lin 2012
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The lack of negative news from Europe allowed market participants to discard safe-harbor Treasurys from the very start of U.S. trading.
Treasurys Extend Losses After Sale Cynthia Lin 2012
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Encouraging U.S. manufacturing and payrolls data, and expectations that the European Central Bank may soon cut interest rates, prompted traders to unwind safe-harbor positions, which lessened demand for the dollar, yen and franc.
Swiss Franc Falls as Market Ponders SNB's Next Move Javier E. David 2011
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