RepublicanBill · H.R. 1113· House(119-HR-1113)

Race Horse Cost Recovery Act of 2025

Rep. Barr
Age: 53 years
Kentucky
Introduced
2/7/2025
Last activity
2/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
Andy Barr
Cosponsors
Republican - 0Democrat - 1
Taxation
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the ``Race Horse Cost Recovery Act of 2025'', aims to change how race horses are treated under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It specifically proposes to allow a 3-year recovery period for all race horses. The changes would apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2022.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+5

    Business owners in the racing industry benefit from the more efficient recovery of costs through accelerated depreciation.

  • Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+4

    The bill allows for faster depreciation of race horses, which provides a tax advantage to businesses involved in horse racing.

  • Would high-income households be better off under this?+3

    The tax deduction benefits high-income individuals who frequently invest in race horses as business assets.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill reduces federal revenue by allowing faster depreciation of race horse assets.