Varies
Amount varies
Tax Credit
Reduces tax liability
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Annual tax return
Claim with year-end filing
Moderate
File with tax return
Transferable tax credits of 30–44% on qualified Alaska production expenditures for film, TV, and commercial projects, leveraging Alaska's dramatic landscapes to attract production activity.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Minimum qualified in-state expenditure: $100,000
2.Base credit: 30% of qualified Alaska production expenditures
3.Additional 2% for each Alaska resident hired in key crew positions (up to 14%)
4.Transferable credits — can be sold to other Alaska taxpayers
5.Must register with the Alaska Film Office before beginning production
IFO · Illinois
30% transferable tax credit for productions spending $100,000+ in Illinois on film, TV, and commercials, with an additional 15% credit for wages paid to residents of economically disadvantaged areas.
ESD · New York
25–35% refundable tax credits for qualified film and TV productions shooting in New York State, with enhanced benefits for productions outside New York City and post-production work.
AFO · Alabama
25–35% production incentive on qualified Alabama expenditures for film, TV, and commercial productions, with enhanced rates for productions that hire Alabama crew members and spend in rural counties.