Bill · H.R. 8101· House(119-HR-8101)
Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA)
- Introduced
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Ron Estes
- Cosponsors
- - 23 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the ``Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA)''. It proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Specifically, the bill aims to repeal a previous modification regarding the definition of adjusted taxable income. This change would affect the limitation on business interest. The adjustments are intended to modify section 163(j)(8)(A) of the code. These amendments would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?+3
The bill limits the deduction of business interest by repealing a specific modification, which effectively increases the tax burden on businesses.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+1
By increasing business tax liabilities through interest deduction limits, the bill may slightly increase federal revenue.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1
The bill could enhance fiscal position by increasing tax collections from business interest limitations.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?-4
The bill negatively impacts business owners by reducing the deductibility of interest.
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?-3
The repeal of the modification likely increases the effective tax rate for businesses by limiting interest deductibility.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-3
The reduction in interest deductibility may place a heavier financial burden on businesses.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- There are no specific benefits or positive outcomes for individuals or groups explicitly described in the provided text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups explicitly described in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-4Good For Farmers-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Corporate Taxes+3Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Reduces National Debt+1Improves Small Business Support-3Reduces Small Business Taxes-3Improves Economic Growth-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 9/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 12 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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