Bill 119 HR 761, also known as the "Music Modernization Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a tax deduction for certain sound recording costs. Specifically, the bill would allow for an election to expense qualified sound recording costs that would typically be considered capital expenses.
This means that music creators and producers would be able to deduct these costs in the year they are incurred, rather than having to capitalize them and deduct them over a period of time. This would provide a significant tax benefit to those in the music industry, allowing them to reinvest more of their earnings back into their work.
The bill is designed to support and promote the music industry by providing financial relief to those involved in the creation and production of music. It is seen as a way to encourage innovation and creativity in the industry by reducing the financial burden on music creators.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 761 is aimed at supporting the music industry by providing tax incentives for sound recording costs, ultimately benefiting music creators and producers.