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"Made in NY" Film Production Tax Credit

 
- General Information
- Links
- Prerequisites
- Process Steps
- Contact Information
- Disclaimer
General information [back to top]  
Agency:
Film, Theatre & Broadcasting, Mayor's Office of (CITY)
Description:
The "Made in NY" tax credit, offers a 5% credit on qualified production costs for qualifying films and television productions filmed in New York City.
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Prerequisites [back to top]  
1.  The qualified production must shoot on a set, on a stage at a qualified production facility in New York City; and
2.  Complete at least 75% of the total facility-related expenses at a qualified facility. These productions will qualify for up to a 5% tax credit for work done at the facility.
3.  Once the facility requirement is met, costs for location work, post-production, and other work done in New York outside the facility are eligible if either a) at least 75% of the location shooting days are in New York City, or b) the production spends at least $3 million on work incurred at the qualified facility.
 
Process Steps [back to top]  
Steps to Apply Online:
  • No online process available
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    Steps to Apply Offline:
    1.  An initial application must be submitted prior to the start of principal photography.
    2.  An initial review meeting is held with the City and State prior to the start of principal photography.
    3.  The final application is due 60 days after the completion of the qualified film.
    4.  Upon completionof the final application review, tax credit certificates are issued by the City and State.
    5.  The credit is claimed on the applicant's City and State tax returns for the year the film was completed.
     
    Contact Information [back to top]  
    Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting
    1697 Broadway
    New York, NY 10019
    jglickman@film.nyc.gov
    For further assistance please call 311 and ask for: Film, Theatre and Broadcasting
    Website: http://www.nyc.gov/film
    Disclaimer [back to top]  
    This page provides general information only. The information does not address all relevant regulatory requirements of City, State or Federal Agencies, nor does it address requirements with which the business must comply on an ongoing basis. It is the business owner's responsibility to meet all City, State and Federal requirements. Failure to comply with all applicable laws and regulations may result in fines or in the suspension and/or revocation of licenses or permits, or other penalties as allowed by law.

    Please note that this information is not legal advice; you can only obtain legal advice from a lawyer. For more information or assistance, please contact the issuing Agency, using the contact information above, or call 311 (or 212-NEW-YORK if outside of New York City).
     


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