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Production Incentives in California (Independent Project)

Production Incentives for Independent Projects in CA

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Welcome to the go-to spot for all things related to California Independent Project production incentives. As a leading destination for filmmakers, California Independent Project offers an array of financial incentives for your upcoming production. Discover how you can take advantage of their incentives in the form of Various Incentive Types to maximize your budget while supporting their local economy.
Page Updated: 
June 28, 2025

Incentive Type:

Various Incentive Types

Qualifying Production Types

Feature Film

Sunset Date

June 30, 2030

None

Wrapbook's Rule to Remember

The “Jobs Ratio” is a big factor in getting accepted into this program. Try to be accurate with and do not aim too high or you can get penalized. Independants in CA are the only types of productions that can receive the transferable credit.

Basic Incentive Information

  • Spend
    35-40%
  • Above the Line Residents
    N/A  
  • Above the Line Non-Residents
    N/A 
  • Below the Line Residents
    35-45% 
  • Below the Line Non-Residents
    35%
  • Minimum Spend
    $1,000,000
  • Funding Cap
    $75,000,000
  • Project Cap
    $9,000,000*
  • Loan Out Registration
    No
  • Loan Out Withholding
    No
  • CPA Audit Required
    Yes
  • Screen Credit Required
    Yes
Compensation Cap
No

In order to get the maximum return listed in ranges, check out Additional Bonuses.

Project Criteria

For independent films a $1,000,000 minimum budget is required and a 75 minutes running time.

Credits apply to the first $20,000,000 of qualified expenditures, yielding a project cap of about $9,000,000 for projects independent projects that receive the maximum credit possible.

Projects must film at least 75% of principal photography days wholly in California OR 75% of the production budget must be incurred and used for goods, services and/or wages within California.

A Diversity Tracking and Unlawful Harassment Policy is required.

Applicants receiving a Credit Allocation Letter (CAL) are required to make a financial contribution to fund a Pilot Career Pathways Training Program. 

Approved applicant’s contribution shall be 0.25% (for indies only) of the estimated tax credit allocation, as verified on the CAL. The contribution must be made within 10 business days after the CAL date.

All applicants must participate in the career readiness requirement and contribute to a career based learning and training program approved by the CFC.

Contact the film office for more details.

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Additional Bonuses

The Local Hire Labor Bonus: A 10% bump on qualified wages paid for services performed relating to original photography outside of the Los Angeles zone to qualified individuals who reside in California but outside the Los Angeles zone. 

Career Pathways Trainee Bonus: Beginning on January 1, 2026 productions that hire trainees from the Career Pathways Trainee pilot program can receive a bonus of up to 2%. Qualifying productions can receive a 0.5% bump for each trainee hired, for up to 4 trainees total.

Bonuses cannot be combined.

Contact the film office for more details.

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How to Apply

California Film & Television Tax Credit Program 4.0 The application process includes: 

Phase I: Eligible productions apply for tax credits.
Phase II: Applications with the highest-ranked jobs ratios submit required documentation.
Phase III: Credit Allocation Letters are issued for approved projects.
Phase IV: Projects with CALs( a received Credit Allocation Letter) enter Phase IV upon the start of principal photography, wrap, post-production, and the audit process.
Phase V: Once the audit process is completed, a “Tax Credit Certificate” is issued  Projects that rank in the top 200% will be notified to submit Phase II documents. Job Ration is determined based on a mathematical equation on qualifying wages, qualified non wage expenditures, the expected credit amount and using "bonus points"  

Contact the California Film Commission for further details. 

Productions must begin principal photography within 180 days of receipt of the CAL (Credit Allocation Letter). Approved projects with a qualified expenditure budget of $100,000,000 or more have 240 days to begin filming

Applications must be submitted online during specific allocation periods:

For independent & non-independent feature films:
Application: August 25 – 27, 2025

Applicants receiving a credit allocation letter (CAL) are required to make a financial contribution to fund a Pilot Career Pathways Training Program. Approved applicant’s contribution shall be 0.25% of the estimated tax credit allocation, as verified on the CAL. The contribution must be made within 10 business days after the CAL date. 

All applicants must participate in the career readiness requirement and contribute to a career based learning and training program approved by the CFC.

Contact the film office for more details.

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Additional Information

Beginning on July 1, 2025, both independents and non-independent productions may elect to receive a refundable tax credit. The election to utilize the refundability option must be made in the first taxable year in which the tax credit certificate is issued to the applicant. Refundability is not an option for an applicant allocated credits under any previous iteration of the program. Once the election has been made, tax credits will be refunded over five years including the year of election. The total amount of tax credits an applicant may elect to make refundable is 90% of the certified tax credit amount that exceeds the applicants CA tax liability in the first taxable year.

Productions that qualify for Program 4.0 must meet the requirements of the Safety in Motion Picture Productions Program in order to receive a tax credit. This includes hiring a safety advisor for California filming activities who will perform risk assessments and complete a final safety evaluation report.

*The project cap of $9,000,000 is based upon a maximum credit (45%) on the maximum amount of qualified expenditures allowed for independent projects: $20,000,000.

Background performers (extras), stand-ins and off-camera stunt personnel do qualify.

The Qualified Expenditure Charts and Expenditure Tracking Tips are available at https://film.ca.gov/tax-credit

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Film Office

California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028
Colleen Bell, Executive Director
323 860 2960

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West Virginia
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 27%
  • Above The Line Residents: 27-31%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 27-31%
  • Below The Line Residents: 27-31%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 27-31%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
West Virginia
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 27%
  • Above The Line Residents: 27-31%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 27-31%
  • Below The Line Residents: 27-31%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 27-31%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Alaska
No Incentives
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No Incentives
Alaska
No Incentives
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No Incentives
Missouri
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 20-42%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20-42%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20-42%
  • Below The Line Residents: 20-42%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20-42%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Missouri
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 20-42%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20-42%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20-42%
  • Below The Line Residents: 20-42%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20-42%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Oklahoma
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 20-30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20-25%
  • Below The Line Residents: 30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20%
Grants / Rebates
Oklahoma
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 20-30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20-25%
  • Below The Line Residents: 30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20%
Grants / Rebates
New Mexico
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25-40%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25-40%*
  • Below The Line Residents: 25-40%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 15-20% *
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
New Mexico
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25-40%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25-40%*
  • Below The Line Residents: 25-40%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 15-20% *
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Nevada
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 15%
  • Above The Line Residents: 15-25%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 12-22%
  • Below The Line Residents: 15-25%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 0%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Nevada
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 15%
  • Above The Line Residents: 15-25%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 12-22%
  • Below The Line Residents: 15-25%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 0%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Rhode Island
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 30%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Rhode Island
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 30%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Montana
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 20%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20%
  • Below The Line Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 15%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Montana
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 20%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20%
  • Below The Line Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 15%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
New Jersey
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 30-35%
  • Above The Line Residents: 35-39%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 35-39%
  • Below The Line Residents: 35-39%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 35-39%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
New Jersey
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 30-35%
  • Above The Line Residents: 35-39%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 35-39%
  • Below The Line Residents: 35-39%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 35-39%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Nebraska
Various Incentive Types
  • Spend: 20-35%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20-35%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20-35%
  • Below The Line Residents: 20-35%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20-35%
Various Incentive Types
Nebraska
Various Incentive Types
  • Spend: 20-35%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20-35%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20-35%
  • Below The Line Residents: 20-35%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20-35%
Various Incentive Types
New York
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 30-50%
  • Above The Line Residents: 30-50%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 30-50%
  • Below The Line Residents: 30-50%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 30-50%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
New York
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 30-50%
  • Above The Line Residents: 30-50%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 30-50%
  • Below The Line Residents: 30-50%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 30-50%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Oregon
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20-26.2%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20-26.2%
  • Below The Line Residents: 20-26.2%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20-26.2%
Grants / Rebates
Oregon
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20-26.2%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20-26.2%
  • Below The Line Residents: 20-26.2%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20-26.2%
Grants / Rebates
Ohio
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 30%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Ohio
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 30%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Michigan
No Incentives
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No Incentives
Michigan
No Incentives
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No Incentives
Mississippi
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 30-40%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Residents: 30-40%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 25%
Grants / Rebates
Mississippi
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 30-40%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Residents: 30-40%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 25%
Grants / Rebates
Wisconsin
New Incentive Coming Soon
  • Spend:
  • Above The Line Residents:
  • Above The Line Non-Residents:
  • Below The Line Residents:
  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
New Incentive Coming Soon
Wisconsin
New Incentive Coming Soon
  • Spend:
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  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
New Incentive Coming Soon
Wyoming
No Incentives
  • Spend:
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  • Below The Line Residents:
  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
No Incentives
Wyoming
No Incentives
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  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
No Incentives
Puerto Rico
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 40%
  • Above The Line Residents: 40%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20%
  • Below The Line Residents: 40%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Puerto Rico
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 40%
  • Above The Line Residents: 40%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20%
  • Below The Line Residents: 40%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Virginia
Various Incentive Types
  • Spend: 15%
  • Above The Line Residents: 15-35%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 15%
  • Below The Line Residents: 15-35%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 15%
Various Incentive Types
Virginia
Various Incentive Types
  • Spend: 15%
  • Above The Line Residents: 15-35%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 15%
  • Below The Line Residents: 15-35%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 15%
Various Incentive Types
Pennsylvania
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25-30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25-30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 25-30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 25-30%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Pennsylvania
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25-30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25-30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 25-30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 25-30%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Texas
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 5-31%
  • Above The Line Residents: 5-31%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: N/A
  • Below The Line Residents: 5-31%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: N/A
Grants / Rebates
Texas
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 5-31%
  • Above The Line Residents: 5-31%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: N/A
  • Below The Line Residents: 5-31%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: N/A
Grants / Rebates
Utah
Various Incentive Types
  • Spend: 20%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20-25%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: N/A
  • Below The Line Residents: 20-25%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: N/A
Various Incentive Types
Utah
Various Incentive Types
  • Spend: 20%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20-25%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: N/A
  • Below The Line Residents: 20-25%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: N/A
Various Incentive Types
Delaware
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 30%*
  • Above The Line Residents: 30%*
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 30%*
  • Below The Line Residents: 30%*
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 30%*
Grants / Rebates
Delaware
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 30%*
  • Above The Line Residents: 30%*
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 30%*
  • Below The Line Residents: 30%*
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 30%*
Grants / Rebates
Washington
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 20%
  • Above The Line Residents: 30-45%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: N/A
  • Below The Line Residents: 30-45%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 15-30%
Grants / Rebates
Washington
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 20%
  • Above The Line Residents: 30-45%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: N/A
  • Below The Line Residents: 30-45%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 15-30%
Grants / Rebates
Arkansas
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 25-30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25-30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25-30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 25-30%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Arkansas
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 25-30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25-30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25-30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 25-30%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Colorado
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 20-22%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20-22%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20-22%
  • Below The Line Residents: 20-22%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20-22%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Colorado
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 20-22%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20-22%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20-22%
  • Below The Line Residents: 20-22%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20-22%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Iowa
New Incentive Coming Soon
  • Spend:
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  • Below The Line Residents:
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New Incentive Coming Soon
Iowa
New Incentive Coming Soon
  • Spend:
  • Above The Line Residents:
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  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
New Incentive Coming Soon
Georgia
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 20-30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20-30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20-30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 20-30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20-30%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Georgia
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 20-30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20-30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20-30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 20-30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20-30%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Alabama
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 35%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Residents: 35%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 25%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Alabama
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 35%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Residents: 35%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 25%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Minnesota
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25%*
  • Below The Line Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Minnesota
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25%*
  • Below The Line Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Arizona
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 15-22.5%
  • Above The Line Residents: 15-20%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 15-20%
  • Below The Line Residents: 17.5-22.5%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 15-20%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Arizona
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 15-22.5%
  • Above The Line Residents: 15-20%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 15-20%
  • Below The Line Residents: 17.5-22.5%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 15-20%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Vermont
No Incentives
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No Incentives
Vermont
No Incentives
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No Incentives
Connecticut
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 10-30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 10-30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 10-30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 10-30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 10-30%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Connecticut
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 10-30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 10-30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 10-30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 10-30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 10-30%
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
California
Various Incentive Types
  • Spend: 35-40%
  • Above The Line Residents: N/A
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: N/A
  • Below The Line Residents: 35-45% 
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 35%
Various Incentive Types
California
Various Incentive Types
  • Spend: 35-40%
  • Above The Line Residents: N/A
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: N/A
  • Below The Line Residents: 35-45% 
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 35%
Various Incentive Types
Hawaii
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 22%
  • Above The Line Residents: 22-27%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 22-27%
  • Below The Line Residents: 22-27%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 22-27%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Hawaii
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 22%
  • Above The Line Residents: 22-27%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 22-27%
  • Below The Line Residents: 22-27%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 22-27%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Florida
Secondary Incentives Only
  • Spend:
  • Above The Line Residents:
  • Above The Line Non-Residents:
  • Below The Line Residents:
  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
Secondary Incentives Only
Florida
Secondary Incentives Only
  • Spend:
  • Above The Line Residents:
  • Above The Line Non-Residents:
  • Below The Line Residents:
  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
Secondary Incentives Only
Illinois
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 30-45%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 30%*
  • Below The Line Residents: 30-45%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 30%*
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Illinois
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 30-45%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 30%*
  • Below The Line Residents: 30-45%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 30%*
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Kansas
No Incentives
  • Spend:
  • Above The Line Residents:
  • Above The Line Non-Residents:
  • Below The Line Residents:
  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
No Incentives
Kansas
No Incentives
  • Spend:
  • Above The Line Residents:
  • Above The Line Non-Residents:
  • Below The Line Residents:
  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
No Incentives
North Carolina
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 25%
Grants / Rebates
North Carolina
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 25%
Grants / Rebates
Tennessee
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: N/A
  • Below The Line Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: N/A
Grants / Rebates
Tennessee
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: N/A
  • Below The Line Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: N/A
Grants / Rebates
North Dakota
No Incentives
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents:
  • Above The Line Non-Residents:
  • Below The Line Residents:
  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
No Incentives
North Dakota
No Incentives
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents:
  • Above The Line Non-Residents:
  • Below The Line Residents:
  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
No Incentives
Idaho
No Incentives
  • Spend:
  • Above The Line Residents:
  • Above The Line Non-Residents:
  • Below The Line Residents:
  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
No Incentives
Idaho
No Incentives
  • Spend:
  • Above The Line Residents:
  • Above The Line Non-Residents:
  • Below The Line Residents:
  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
No Incentives
Maine
Various Incentive Types
  • Spend: 5%
  • Above The Line Residents: 12%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 10%
  • Below The Line Residents: 12%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 10%
Various Incentive Types
Maine
Various Incentive Types
  • Spend: 5%
  • Above The Line Residents: 12%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 10%
  • Below The Line Residents: 12%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 10%
Various Incentive Types
Indiana
Non-Transferable & Non-Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 20-30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20-30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20-30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 25-30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20-30%
Non-Transferable & Non-Refundable Tax Credit
Indiana
Non-Transferable & Non-Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 20-30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 20-30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20-30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 25-30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20-30%
Non-Transferable & Non-Refundable Tax Credit
New Hampshire
No Incentives
  • Spend:
  • Above The Line Residents:
  • Above The Line Non-Residents:
  • Below The Line Residents:
  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
No Incentives
New Hampshire
No Incentives
  • Spend:
  • Above The Line Residents:
  • Above The Line Non-Residents:
  • Below The Line Residents:
  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
No Incentives
South Carolina
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25% 
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20%
  • Below The Line Residents: 25% 
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20%
Grants / Rebates
South Carolina
Grants / Rebates
  • Spend: 30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25% 
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 20%
  • Below The Line Residents: 25% 
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 20%
Grants / Rebates
Kentucky
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 30-35% 
  • Above The Line Residents: 35%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 35%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 30%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Kentucky
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 30-35% 
  • Above The Line Residents: 35%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 35%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 30%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Massachusetts
Partially Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 25%
Partially Refundable Tax Credit
Massachusetts
Partially Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 25%
  • Above The Line Residents: 25%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Residents: 25%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 25%
Partially Refundable Tax Credit
South Dakota
No Incentives
  • Spend:
  • Above The Line Residents:
  • Above The Line Non-Residents:
  • Below The Line Residents:
  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
No Incentives
South Dakota
No Incentives
  • Spend:
  • Above The Line Residents:
  • Above The Line Non-Residents:
  • Below The Line Residents:
  • Below The Line Non-Residents:
No Incentives
Louisiana
Partially Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 25-30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 40-45%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25-30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 40-45%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 25-30%
Partially Refundable Tax Credit
Louisiana
Partially Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 25-30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 40-45%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 25-30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 40-45%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 25-30%
Partially Refundable Tax Credit
Maryland
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 28-30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 28-30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 28-30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 28-30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 28-30%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Maryland
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
  • Spend: 28-30%
  • Above The Line Residents: 28-30%
  • Above The Line Non-Residents: 28-30%
  • Below The Line Residents: 28-30%
  • Below The Line Non-Residents: 28-30%
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Credit / Rebate Combo
Grants / Rebates
Fully Transferable Tax Credit
Non-Transferable & Non-Refundable Tax Credit
Fully Refundable Tax Credit
Partially Refundable Tax Credit
Secondary Incentives Only
No Incentives

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