Film offices around the country are vying for your production dollars, with some of the richest film incentives ever seen. Learn where to get the best bang for your incentive buck, with our comprehensive U.S. Incentives Map. Drill down to get in-depth detail on each state’s program: rebate, tax credit, bonuses, production type qualification, and more.

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We’re on top of state film incentives legislation. Whether it’s in committee, on the floor or waiting to be signed by the governor, we’ve got the lowdown. Our relationships with film offices throughout the U.S. give us a unique perspective on the nuts and bolts of each piece of legislation affecting state film incentives. And we’re always happy to share the knowledge, free of charge.

What’s the difference between a rebate and a film tax credit? Transferable vs. refundable tax credits? We break it all down in our incentives glossary, so you’re equipped to compare and contrast production incentives in various cities and states, and choose / budget accordingly. Once you get the lingo down, talk to us to help you determine the best production incentive for you.

What’s the difference between a credit and a rebate? What is refundable vs transferable? Find out in our handy glossary

Since all state production incentives are different, they can be hard to compare on an apples-to-apples basis. That’s why we created the payroll industry’s first Production Incentives Wizard, which allows you to calculate your incentive dollars based on spend per category, including any applicable bonuses. Try it out on various states, to see how big your production incentives can be!