Minnesota Adds New Film and TV Production Tax Credit

Lawmakers in Minnesota have agreed on a deal to create a $5 million-a-year tax credit for film and TV production. The legislation, the first of its kind in the state, is being viewed as a way to revitalize Minnesota’s film industry after COVID.

The state currently offers a rebate to incentivize film production, but the amount available for the rebate varies year to year.  The new tax credit will be funded $5 million dollars per fiscal year, with any remaining amount available at year end allocated to the following year. 

Credits will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants, and will cover up to 25% of eligible spending. The program is set to expire in 2025, if it is not renewed.

Other program highlights:

• Productions are required to file an initial application reserving the anticipated tax credit
• Minimum spend of $1 million in the taxable year of the eligible production costs
• Minnesota promotional logo in end credits required
• CPA Verification Report required

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