Trump Urges Congress to Pass Federal Film and TV Tax Credit

President Trump publicly endorsed and called for the passage of a bipartisan federal tax incentive designed to keep Hollywood studios and union workers in the U.S., drawing praise from industry figures like Jon Voight.

31 Aug, 22:40 — 31 Aug, 22:57

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Federal tax incentives for film and television production have long been debated as a means to counteract lucrative state-level programs and retain domestic jobs amid rising production costs. The proposed legislation aims to provide a nationwide refundable tax credit to keep studios and crews within U.S. borders. Trump’s public endorsement adds significant political momentum to a bill that has previously struggled to secure enough congressional traction.

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varietyMostly Factual1h ago

Trump Endorses U.S. Tax Incentive to Keep Hollywood Production: ‘Let’s Get This Done!’

President Trump on Monday endorsed a federal tax incentive for film and TV production, a move long sought by Hollywood studios and unions. In a statement posted to Truth Social, Trump said he will push for a bipartisan bill to save the industry. “I am going to suggest that Republicans and Democrats get together, and […]

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual55m ago

President Trump Calls for Passage of Federal Film and Television Tax Incentive: “Let‘s Get This Done!”

The bill already had bipartisan support, but Republican lawmakers especially seemed to be waiting to see if Trump would support the idea.

By Katie Kilkenny

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deadlineMostly Factual54m ago

Trump Backs Federal Film & TV Tax Incentive: “Hollywood Is A Complete & Total Disaster!”

With a swipe at Hollywood North, Donald Trump today officially threw his support behind a federal film and TV tax credit. “Hollywood is a Complete and Total Disaster!” the former Apprentice host posted Monday after a sit-down with good pal Jon Voight. “Despite the name, it is getting very little work,” Trump added of the […]

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First report: variety · 31 Aug, 22:40|Full coverage: 3 · 17m|Window: 17m

variety31 Aug, 22:40First to report

Trump Endorses U.S. Tax Incentive to Keep Hollywood Production: ‘Let’s Get This Done!’

hollywood-reporter31 Aug, 22:55

President Trump Calls for Passage of Federal Film and Television Tax Incentive: “Let‘s Get This Done!”

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Trump Urges Congress to Pass Federal Film and TV Tax Credit

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Trump Endorses U.S. Tax Incentive to Keep Hollywood Production: ‘Let’s Get This Done!’

President Trump Calls for Passage of Federal Film and Television Tax Incentive: “Let‘s Get This Done!”

Trump Backs Federal Film & TV Tax Incentive: “Hollywood Is A Complete & Total Disaster!”

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Trump Endorses U.S. Tax Incentive to Keep Hollywood Production: ‘Let’s Get This Done!’

President Trump Calls for Passage of Federal Film and Television Tax Incentive: “Let‘s Get This Done!”

Trump Backs Federal Film & TV Tax Incentive: “Hollywood Is A Complete & Total Disaster!”

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