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Tax relief for small business investors: BDC dividends treated like REITs.

This Act extends the qualified business income deduction (Section 199A) to include interest dividends paid by electing Business Development Companies (BDCs). This means individual investors receiving income from BDC investments, which typically finance small and medium-sized businesses, will be able to deduct a portion of that income from their taxes. The change aims to incentivize investment in small businesses and will take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
Key points
New Tax Deduction: Investors receiving interest dividends from qualified Business Development Companies (BDCs) will be able to deduct a portion of this income from their federal taxes.
Equal Treatment: BDC dividends will be treated the same as Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) dividends for the purpose of the qualified business income deduction.
Support for Small Businesses: The change is designed to make investing in BDCs, which provide capital to small and mid-sized firms, more attractive, potentially increasing funding for these businesses.
Effective Date: The amendments will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
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Print number: 118_HR_5225
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Process start date: 2023-08-18