What's So Awful About The Carried Interest Tax Law?

Carried interest is long-standing tax law that benefits investment managers and investors alike. Historically, carried interest contributed to the growth of the investment management, private equity, real estate and energy industries, and it’s had a positive effect on the overall economy and increasing tax revenues. Carried interest treats all partners the same. It is fair and not withstanding populist politics, the established partnership tax law should be maintained.