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.
This bill proposes to extend the tax deduction available for qualified film, television, and live theatrical productions, pushing its expiration date from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030 . A key provision is the substantial increase in the general dollar limitation for this deduction, raising it from the current $15 million to $30 million for the aggregate cost of a production. Furthermore, the bill establishes a higher dollar limitation for productions conducted in specific areas, increasing that cap from $20 million to $40 million . To ensure the deduction's value keeps pace with economic changes, it also introduces an inflation adjustment for these dollar amounts, which will apply to taxable years beginning after 2026. These amendments will take effect for productions that commence after the bill's enactment date.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation
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.
USA119th CongressHR-4787| House
| Updated: 7/29/2025
This bill proposes to extend the tax deduction available for qualified film, television, and live theatrical productions, pushing its expiration date from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030 . A key provision is the substantial increase in the general dollar limitation for this deduction, raising it from the current $15 million to $30 million for the aggregate cost of a production. Furthermore, the bill establishes a higher dollar limitation for productions conducted in specific areas, increasing that cap from $20 million to $40 million . To ensure the deduction's value keeps pace with economic changes, it also introduces an inflation adjustment for these dollar amounts, which will apply to taxable years beginning after 2026. These amendments will take effect for productions that commence after the bill's enactment date.