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Department of Taxation and Finance

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 about the program’s application and approval process, 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

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

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