Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on Finance
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1614 by Perry (Relating to the computation of the cost of goods sold by television and radio broadcasters for purposes of the franchise tax.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Section 171.1012(o) of the Tax Code to clarify the list of taxable entities eligible to compute cost of goods sold includes those whose principal business activity is television and radio broadcasting. Cost of goods sold under this paragraph includes depreciation, amortization, and other expenses directly related to the acquisition, production, or use of the property, including expenses for the right to broadcast or use the property.
According to the Comptroller, the bill would codify current administrative practice and thus have no fiscal implications.
The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment, assuming it received the requisite two-thirds majority votes in both houses of the Legislature. Otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2023.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.