State-by-state production incentives
Wisconsin
| Wisconsin | |
| Incentive Type | Refundable tax credit |
| Incentives Highlights | 25% refundable tax credit on qualified production expenses including non-resident wages and a 25% non-transferable and non-refundable tax credit for the first $100K in resident wages. Wisconsin also offers a 15% Film Investment credit for establishment of a film production company in the state. |
| Eligible Projects | Films, television movies, episodic and mini-series television, video games and broadcast advertising |
| Minimum Spend | $50,000 for productions less than 30 minutes, $100,000 for productions longer than 30 minutes. |
| Production Cap or Annual Cap | Annual cap of $500K |
| Application/Reporting Requirements | Productions must pre-apply with the state and be approved by the Dept. of Commerce. If any salary exceeds $250K, entire amount is excluded. |
| Loan-Out Reg Required? | No |
| CPA Audit? | Yes |
Film Wisconsin
BJ Plecki, Production Coordinator
info@filmwisconsin.net
t: (414) 333-2366
www.filmwisconsin.net
$500,000 per year is available for this incentive.
The new studios in Milwaukee are now open for business, with additional facilities planned for Madison and
Green Bay.