Senate Omission of Private Credit Tax Cut Spurs Debate Amid $10.7B Revenue Concerns
A proposed tax cut for private credit funds, initially projected to slash $10.7 billion in federal revenue over nine years, was omitted from the Senate's draft spending bill. The provision aimed to reduce taxes on dividends from business development companies, but opposition from lawmakers like Senator Elizabeth Warren has stalled its progress.
Warren lambasted the proposal as a handout to wealthy firms, stating, 'Private credit companies don’t need a tax break — working people do.' The Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation confirmed the measure WOULD significantly impact Medicaid and SNAP funding, intensifying scrutiny over fiscal priorities.