Urban Forum presents Tax Increment Financing: The Good, The Bad, and the Incremental

This brief introduction to tax increment financings (TIFs) will explore the analytical and financial management practices that a community can employ to ensure a TIF meets its financial and economic development objectives. Through presentation of case studies from Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD, speakers will discuss what makes a TIF successful, the perils of TIFs, and key concepts to consider when starting or improving a TIF program.

This webinar is free for GFOA Urban Forum members.

Who Will Benefit: Budget Manager, CFO/Finance Director, Controller

• To gain an understanding of the benefits, risks and financial commitments associated with Tax Increment Financing.
• To be familiar with examples of the financial structuring and management of TIFs.
• To understand the basics of whether and how a TIF meets your community’s objectives.