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US HR4787
US HR4787To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for film and television productions and to make certain changes with respect to the calculation of such deduction.
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Introduced
07/29/2025
07/29/2025
In Committee
07/29/2025
07/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for film and television productions and to make certain changes with respect to the calculation of such deduction.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend and modify tax deductions for film and television productions. Specifically, the bill extends the existing tax deduction for qualified film and television productions from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030. It increases the dollar limitation on production costs eligible for the deduction from $15 million to $30 million for general productions, and from $20 million to $40 million for productions in certain areas (likely referring to productions in areas with lower production costs or economic incentives). The bill also introduces an inflation adjustment mechanism that will automatically increase these dollar amounts annually starting in 2027 based on the cost-of-living adjustment. These changes are designed to provide continued tax incentives for film and television production in the United States, potentially encouraging more domestic media production by offering financial benefits to production companies. The amendments will apply to productions that begin after the date of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 07/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4787/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4787/BILLS-119hr4787ih.pdf |
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