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HB475 • 2025

Income tax credit; film, gaming, video or digital production; revise a definition

Income tax credit; film, gaming, video or digital production; revise a definition

Taxes
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Gambill, Matthew
Last action
2025-05-12
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Changes to Film and Digital Production Tax Credits

This law updates the rules for income tax credits given to companies that make films, games, or digital content in Georgia.

What This Bill Does

  • Revises a definition used for film, gaming, video, or digital production projects.
  • Updates the rules and regulations governing these tax credit programs.
  • Authorizes certain fees related to the program administration.
  • Requires companies to pay court costs if they appeal a denial of certification and lose in court.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Companies producing films, games, videos, or digital content
  • State agencies managing tax credit certifications

Limits and Unknowns

  • The specific new definition and exact fee amounts are not detailed in the provided summary text.
  • The law takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-12 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Income tax credit; film, gaming, video or digital production; revise a definition