As the loan begins to reduce, slowly at first, so the interest element becomes smaller while the capital repayments become a larger part.

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Knowing how to put capital to work is just one element of running a promising company--but it's a big one.

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Although qualifying ISO dispositions can be reported as long-term capital gains on the 1040, the bargain element at exercise is also a preference item for the Alternative Minimum Tax.

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Allowing loan securitizations, derivatives, and swaps to be taken off bank balance sheets was an important element in this, as were the procyclical rules on capital and loan loss reserves.

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The third element of the rescue plan envisages a strengthening of big eurozone banks, which are perceived to have too little capital to absorb losses.

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