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Raising “carried interest” tax could cut PE investment by $7 billion to $27 billion, new study finds June 8th, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, JUNE 8, 2010 – A new study tracking the correlation between tax rates and private equity investment shows that the pending proposal to more than double the tax rate on “carried interest” profits earned by investment partnerships could
Private Equity Council issues statement on proposal to raise taxes on growth investments May 20th, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, MAY 20, 2010 – The Private Equity Council issued the following statement on provisions of the so-called “tax extenders” bill filed today in the House of Representatives that would change the tax treatment of carried interest.
Private equity-backed companies employ more than 6 million Americans, PEC report finds May 4th, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, May 4, 2010 – Companies backed by private equity investments provide jobs for more than six million Americans, or more than five percent of all private-sector workers, according to a new analysis released today by the Private
Private equity-backed companies weathered “Great Recession” better than peers, new PEC study finds March 31st, 2010
WASHINGTON DC, MARCH 31, 2010—Private equity-backed companies weathered the “Great Recession” significantly better than comparable businesses, according to a new study released today by the Private Equity Council (PEC). The study found that the annualized default rate for the
PEC issues statement on proposal to raise taxes on growth investments December 7th, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC, DECEMBER 7, 2009 – The Private Equity Council issued the following statement on provisions of H.R. 4213 (the so-called “extenders” bill), filed today by the House Ways and Means Committee, that would change the tax treatment of carried