On October 13, 2016, the City Council of San Antonio, TX passed Ordinance 2016-10-13-0802which amends the city's film incentive program as provided below:
Authorizes the Film Commission to implement the following:
Increase the current rebate from 2.5% to a minimum of 7.5%;
Establish a per project cap;
Remove the preliminary requirement of approval at the state level;
Allows the Film Commission, together with the city, to assess and potentially waive fees for filming in San Antonio; and,
Takes effect immediately.
ON THE GOVERNOR'S DESK
Awaiting Signature
NEW YORK (S 6987)
Senate Bill 6987proposes to amend the film production tax credit program by adding 12Counties in which a production company may earn an additional 10% on below-the-line salaries and wages for services performed within the county.The additional 10% is available for the period 2015 through 2019.
