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The Diversity Goals Bill
California boosts film tax credit for diversity goals
Income taxes: credits: motion picture credit.
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would let California give bigger tax credits to movies that meet diversity plans, costing the state more money.
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Film makers could get extra cash back, while ordinary Californians may see higher taxes or fewer services because the state loses revenue.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill changes the diversity workplan rule for the motion picture tax credit.
- It lets the Film Commission increase the credit by 4 points if diversity goals are met.
- The credit can be up to 20% or 25% of qualified production costs.
- The credit reduces state tax revenue, shifting cost to other taxpayers.
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