A new tax incentive could lead to more films being made in the U.S. rather than abroad

NPR | By Ayesha Rascoe

Published September 13, 2026 at 5:04 AM PDT

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President Trump and Congress are weighing in on potential federal tax incentives for film production. It's hoped the tax credit would keep production of films and TV in the U.S. rather than overseas.

A new tax incentive could lead to more films being made in the U.S. rather than abroad

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