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H.R. 4840119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Aug 1, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 4840 doubles the spending caps for upfront film and TV production tax deductions and extends the benefit through 2030.
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This bill doubles the spending limits that allow film and TV producers to deduct production costs immediately on their taxes, rather than spreading them over many years. The general cap rises from $15 million to $30 million, and productions in certain lower-income areas qualify for a $40 million cap. The benefit is extended through the end of 2030, and the dollar limits will adjust for inflation starting in 2027.
Producers and production companies making films, TV shows, and similar entertainment projects in the United States are most directly affected.
Raising the caps means more productions may qualify to deduct their full costs right away instead of waiting years. Extending the expiration date from 2025 to 2030 means the tax treatment stays in place longer for the industry.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.