Empire State film post-production credit

Who is eligible? 

You are entitled to this refundable credit if you or your business:

• paid or incurred qualified post-production costs in producing a qualified film at a post-production facility in New York State, and
• has an allocation certificate issued by the New York State Governor's Office of Motion Picture & Television Development. For additional information, visit Empire State Development: New York State Film Tax Credit Program (post production) 

How much is the credit?

The credit amount is based on the qualified post-production costs. The amount is allocated by the New York State Governor's Office of Motion Picture & Television Development and is indicated on the certificate.

Additional information

• Empire State Development: Television and Film
• Form CT-261, Claim for Empire State Film Post-Production Credit, and its instructions (for corporations)
• Form IT-261, Claim for Empire State Film Post-Production Credit, and its instructions (for all others)

To learn about other New York State tax credits available to businesses, see Business incentives.