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U.S. Bill Proposes 20% Federal Film Tax Credit

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. lawmakers introduced the Motion Picture, TV, and Entertainment Revitalization Act to create a federal film tax credit.
The bill provides a base 20% wage credit and a possible extra 5% uplift for bonus criteria.
Eligibility demands at least $1 million U.S. spend, 75% domestic work, and 30% filming in qualified zones or disaster areas.
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill by the end of 2026, effective 2027.

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Story summary

U.S. lawmakers introduced the Motion Picture, TV, and Entertainment Revitalization Act to create a federal film tax credit.
The bill provides a base 20% wage credit and a possible extra 5% uplift for bonus criteria.
Eligibility demands at least $1 million U.S. spend, 75% domestic work, and 30% filming in qualified zones or disaster areas.
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill by the end of 2026, effective 2027.