Tax Credits
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California Governor Signs Bill Expanding Film Tax Credits
In 2025, California's Film and TV tax credit program will more than double from $330 million to $750 million, signaling an aggressive push to keep Hollywood at home, according to gov .
Congress drafts 20% federal film TV tax credit production incentives
Members of Congress are drafting legislation for a 20% federal film and TV incentive, with potential bonuses raising it to 30%, marking a significant shift from state-by-state competition, according t
Mexico boosts film production with MXN 40M federal tax credits
A single film production in Mexico can now receive up to MXN 40,000,000 in federal tax credits.
Trump backs federal film tax credits to boost Hollywood production
Amazon reportedly paid $40 million to license the Melania Trump documentary.
California Assembly Bill Expands Film Tax Credits for Indies
Despite a statewide $5 million cap on business tax credits, California lawmakers are pushing a new bill that would completely exempt independent film projects.
California Lawmakers Push for Enhanced Film Tax Credits
Out of eight blockbuster movies slated for 2026, only one, 'Michael,' found its cinematic home in Los Angeles.
California Tax Credit Shake-Up Sparks Hollywood Moviemaking Exodus Fears
Paramount's board approved a plan to move the Hollywood studio out of California if the state's attorney general does not agree to settlement talks by Oct.
What is the effectiveness of state film incentive programs for TV series?
Despite states offering up to 35% tax credits on production expenses, these incentives boost television series filming by 23% but have no meaningful effect on feature films or local employment.
Superior offers new film incentives to boost Wisconsin productions
The city of Superior, Wisconsin, now offers a 25% cash rebate on film production expenses.
California Film Tax Credits Boost Emmy Nominations This Year
California-based productions secured 70% of all Emmy nominations for Outstanding Drama and Comedy Series this year, a striking comeback from a decade ago when many predicted Hollywood's permanent relo
California lawmakers fight new caps on film tax credits
More than three dozen California legislators are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to exempt the state's film and TV production incentive program from a recently approved cap on corporate tax credits, acco
California Expands Film Tax Credits to $750 Million
California's Film and Television Tax Credit program has nearly doubled to $750 million, now offering tax credits ranging from 35% to 45% for qualifying productions, according to Business Ca .
California Film Tax Credit Program Expands
In its first year, California's expanded film tax credit program allocated $21.
States Double Down on Film Incentives, Economic Benefits Disputed
Despite claims of massive economic returns, a study on Louisiana and New Mexico's film incentives found they increased feature film production but failed to boost TV series filming, employment, or new
New Jersey Expands Film Tax Credits, Boosting Industry Investment
In the first quarter of 2026 alone, New Jersey saw a 37% year-over-year surge in production spending, reaching $211 million, as its expanded film tax credit program rapidly transforms the state into a
California Boosts Film Tax Credits Amid Production Exodus
Los Angeles' share of U.
Xavier Becerra calls for Hollywood jobs summit with leaders
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra declared the state's $750 million film and TV tax credit program merely 'the floor' for his expansion plans, according to Variety .
Ireland's 32% Tax Credit & UK/Ireland Film Studios
Netflix's 'Wednesday,' a production of significant scale, established its creative home in Ireland, marking it as the largest international project to ever film within the country's borders, according
LA on-location production jumps 10.7% in Q1
The TV show 'Fallout' secured an unprecedented $166 million in state funding for its third season in Los Angeles, a sum dwarfing prior incentives and revealing the escalating cost of attracting major
Green Production Surges: New Incentives Drive Economic Impact
In Illinois, film and TV productions can now earn an additional 5% tax credit simply by being certified as 'green'.
How Do Film Production Tax Credits Work and What's Their Economic Impact?
Twenty-three states that independently evaluated their film tax incentives through 2018 unanimously concluded that every single program was strongly revenue negative, indicating a consistent financial
NJ Film Tax Credits Soar Amidst Production Investment Race
In New Jersey, qualified film and television production spending surged from $592 million in 2023 to $834 million in 2024, a dramatic 41% increase that signals a profound geographic reordering of the
California tax credit lures CBS Tracker production to Los Angeles
CBS's hit series 'Tracker' is abandoning Vancouver for Los Angeles in Season 4.
What Are US Film Tax Credits and Do They Boost Local Economies?
In North Carolina, state officials claimed film incentives created 17,075 jobs in 2023, according to the Carolina Journal .
Vancouver Film Production Poised for Boom With New BC Tax Credits
In late 2024, British Columbia quietly raised its local tax rebate for foreign film projects in Vancouver from 28 percent to 36 percent, a strategic move reported by IMDb and Hollywoodreporter .
Los Angeles film production sees 147 projects awarded tax credits
In the first quarter of 2026, feature film production shoot days in Los Angeles rebounded to their highest level in two years.
Texas Film Tax Credits Spark Competition: $1.5B Allocation
Texas recently allocated a staggering $1.
California awards 38 film projects tax credits, boosting economy
The Simpsons Movie 2 alone will receive $21.
US states film TV tax credits 2026 economic implications
Last year, 45% of all U.
Illinois Launches Green Tax Credit for Sustainable Film and TV
Illinois has introduced an additional 5% tax credit for film and TV productions recognized as 'certified green', making it the first state in the nation to directly link financial incentives to enviro