Who it affects
- Restaurant operators
- Bar operators
- Entertainment venue operators
- Taxpayers renting or leasing qualifying equipment
In committeeTaxesBusiness
CHEERS Act of 2026
H.R. 7620 · House bill · Introduced Feb. 20, 2026
The CHEERS Act of 2026 would let restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues deduct qualifying draft alcohol equipment costs over 15 years for tax purposes.
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What it would do
- The bill would classify qualifying draft alcohol equipment for tax deductions spread over 15 years.
- Eligible equipment includes stainless steel or aluminum containers and related commercial tap equipment used to distribute and sell alcohol.
- Equipment must be installed in U.S. buildings and used mainly to operate restaurants, bars, or entertainment venues.
- The change would apply to equipment put into use after December 31, 2025.
- The Treasury Department would issue needed rules or guidance, including for taxpayers who rent or lease qualifying equipment.
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify qualified energy-efficient draft alcohol property as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation.
- Sponsor
- Rep. LaHood, Darin (R-IL)
- Introduced
- Feb. 20, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 7
- Committees
- House Ways and Means Committee
- Latest action
- Feb. 20, 2026 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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