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"Massachusetts Film Incentive Tax Credit" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Massachusetts Film Incentive Tax Credit is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Revenue. This program provides competitive tax incentives to motion picture production companies filming in Massachusetts, including a production credit, payroll credit, and sales tax exemption.
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Production Tax Incentives | Massachusetts Film Office Production Tax Incentives Film Production Incentives: the Massachusetts Advantage Massachusetts provides filmmakers with a highly competitive package of tax incentives: a 25% production credit, a 25% payroll credit, and a sales tax exemption. Any project that spends more than $50,000 in Massachusetts qualifies for the payroll credit.
Spending more than 75%* of total budget or filming at least 75%* of the principal photography days in Massachusetts makes the project eligible for the production credit and a sales tax exemption. Program requirements are straightforward. There are no annual or project caps.
No residency requirements. No extended schedule of credit payouts. The payroll credit includes above- and below the line; the production credit includes out-of-state production expenses.
Credits can be cashed out with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at 90% of face value after satisfying tax liabilities, or can be transferred at market rate. Credits can be used for up to 5 tax years. The incentive program is managed by an experienced team at the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
NEW Massachusetts Film Office Form: ( PLEASE NOTE: you will need Adobe Reader X or higher to complete. Download Adobe Reader XI ) *As of January 1, 2022 50% threshold increased to 75%.
DOR REPORTING – IMPORTANT NOTICE Please note that, by statute, the Department of Revenue is required to issue an annual report, which is a public record, that will contain the following information: (i) the identify of each taxpayer receiving an authorized tax credit and from which tax credit program the credit was received; (ii) the amount of the authorized tax credit awarded and issued for each taxpayer and each project, if applicable; and (iii) the date that the authorized tax credit was awarded and issued for each taxpayer and each project.
Questions? We’re here to help: mafilminfo@mass. gov or (617) 973-8400.
The published deadline was July 25, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
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