Hawaii plans to double its tax giveaway for Hollywood productions

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Introduced· 2025-01-23

Who's it for

Who's it for: Film and Entertainment Industry

What it means for you

3/10Hurts you

Bad for everyday people ·

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This bill would double the state's film tax credit limit to $100 million a year, handing entertainment companies a massive tax break at the expense of regular taxpayers.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Film tax credits are a classic form of corporate welfare. By doubling the annual cap and increasing the payout percentages, this bill drains $50 million more from the state budget every year to subsidize movie and commercial shoots. That is money that could be spent on schools, roads, or tax cuts for everyday residents, instead of padding the profits of entertainment companies.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Increases the film production tax credit from 22% to 25% in Honolulu, and from 27% to 30% in other counties.
Raises the maximum tax credit a single production can claim from $17 million to $20 million.
Doubles the total amount of film tax credits the state can give out each year from $50 million to $100 million.
Allows tax credits to be used for building film studios on state or county property.
Expands the credit to cover internet-only commercials and streaming content.