Tax Credits
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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
LA offers 20% parking discount to boost film production
Animated series and reality competition shows, previously excluded, can now receive California tax credits for the first time, signaling a broad new push to keep productions local.
What Are UK Film Production Incentives and Why Do They Matter?
In Louisiana and New Mexico, state film incentives increased feature film production but failed to boost local employment or establish new businesses, according to PMC .
New York Film Incentives Generate Only 31 Cents Per Dollar
For every dollar New York pays producers through its film credit, the state generates only 31 cents in direct and indirect revenues, a stark financial reality for taxpayers.
California's $750M Tax Credit: Shifting Film Production Landscape
Los Angeles, the historic heart of Hollywood, once synonymous with the magic of cinema, lost 42,000 motion picture sector jobs between 2022 and 2024.