The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces durable tax changes that affect asset management firms—private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, small business investment companies (SBICs) and business development companies (BDCs). From business tax relief provisions to expanded investment incentives to global tax reform, the OBBBA introduces planning opportunities and structural considerations that affect fund-level economics, portfolio strategy and investor outcomes.
This article breaks down key provisions and explains what they mean for asset managers navigating a new era of tax certainty and complexity.