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New Tax on Large University Endowments: Impact on Private and State Schools

This act introduces a new 6% tax on the large endowments of certain private colleges and universities, as well as some state-operated institutions. This could affect their financial resources, potentially influencing tuition fees or program availability for students.
Key points
Imposes a 6% excise tax on the fair market value of assets of large private and certain state university endowments.
Applies to institutions with assets exceeding $11.9 billion (private) or $10.5 billion (state), excluding assets used directly for educational purposes.
The changes take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_936
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2025-03-11