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Laura Friedman

U.S. Representative from California

US Politics · California lawmaker proposes tax on wealthy’s asset-backed loans

U.S. Representative Laura Friedman, a Democrat from California, has introduced legislation that would tax asset-backed loans at 23.8% for amounts exceeding $1 million, aiming to close a loophole that allows wealthy individuals to avoid capital gains taxes by borrowing against their investments rather than selling them.