Posted 25 June, 2007 in New York
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1. Does your state offer tax incentives? Yes. Info below refers specifically to the Empire State Film Production Credit program for feature films, television movies, and television series, pilots and presentations.
For information on the new New York State & City commercial production credit, the Sales Tax credit or Investment Tax Credit, see http://www.nylovesfilm.com/tax/
A summary can be found at: LINK TO EP SUMMARY OF NY INCENTIVE
2. Are there sales tax discounts? Yes, most production related items and services are exempt from sales tax.
3. Are there hotel tax discounts? NY State does not have a hotel tax.
4. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge?
a. Police/Fire ? NYC police are free. Other cities/venues vary.
b. Permits? NYC permits are free. Other cities/venues vary.
c. Use of state or locations at no charge/reduced cost? Varies.
5. Is your state a “right to work state”? No.
6. Crew base
a. Number of union crews (i.e. – how many productions can be served?) Very large. Largest crew base in North America outside LA.
b. Number of non-union crews Very large.
c. Allowances to bring crew from out-of state (union cooperation) Varies, but certainly not uncommon
7. Do you have sound stages? Too many to list. For a list of production facilities qualified for tax credit purposes, go to http://www.nylovesfilm.com/index.asp
8. Do you have equipment houses in your state? Yes. Too many to list. See http://www.nypg.com, http://www.newyork411.com, etc.
9. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? Yes. Too many to list. See http://www.nypg.com, http://www.newyork411.com, etc.
10. What are the child labor laws in your area? http://www.labor.state.ny.us Similar to LA in some respects.
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