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Film tax credit application introduction

The Department's approval of the application represents the first stage in the process. Before an eligible claimant can claim any tax credits on its Wisconsin income tax return, the claimant will have to submit to the Department a project report and documentation of the eligible expenditures that were incurred. The Department will then verify documented expenditures and release the appropriate amount of tax credits to the claimant for inclusion on the claimant's Wisconsin income tax return.

The Film Production Services Tax Credit and the Film Production Company Investment Tax Credit application process involves the following steps:

The applicant will submit the completed application to the Department for review. The Department may request supplemental information in response to a submitted application. An application for the Film Production Services Tax Credit must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to the start of principal filming, taping or electronic game development.
Department staff will review the application and make a recommendation to the Secretary's Office. The recommendation will include a preliminary estimate on the amount of tax credits for which the claimant is eligible. The Secretary's Office will:

Make a positive determination, in which case the applicant will receive an offer letter detailing the terms and conditions of the Department's proposed participation.

OR
Deny the proposal, in which case the applicant will receive a letter outlining the reasons for denial.

Mail or deliver the completed application to:

Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Bureau of Business Finance & Compliance
201 West Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 7970
Madison, WI 53707-7970

	OTHER LINKS
Film Production Services Tax Credit Program
Film Production Company Investment Tax Credit Program
Film Production Services Tax Credit and Film Production Company Investment Tax Credit Application Manual
Film Production Services Credit and Film Production Company Investment Credit statutes
Film Production Accreditation Program administrative rule
Film Wisconsin is a volunteer group dedicated to nurturing and sustaining Wisconsin's film and media industry. Film Wisconsin advocates for the industry in the global marketplace, providing information and resources on the industry and is a technical assistance organization for individuals and organizations engaged in film, television, advertising, documentary, corporate video, video gaming and still photography production in the state.

For more information about Wisconsin's film tax credit programs, contact Steve Sabatke, Economic Development Consultant, Bureau of Business Finance & Compliance, Wisconsin Department of Commerce, 201 West Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53707-7970.

Phone: 608/267-0762
Fax: 608/264-6151
Email: Steven.Sabatke@Wisconsin.gov