Program 1.0 Resources

The following resources are for approved productions accepted in the Tax Credit Program 1.0 with Credit Allocation Letters dated from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2016. For specific questions regarding final requirements, contact the Tax Credit Department.

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Statute

Senate Bill 1197. The governing statute authorizing film and television tax credits.

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Regulations

Compiled under the California Code of Regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, the Regulations are permanent rules filed with the Secretary of State.

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Guidelines

The Program Guidelines document is a user-friendly version of the Regulations detailing application requirements.

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Tracking Tips

The Tracking Tips provide information on how to tag and track qualified and non-qualified expenditures.

career readiness
Statute

Senate Bill 1197. The governing statute authorizing film and television tax credits.

checklist
Regulations

Compiled under the California Code of Regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, the Regulations are permanent rules filed with the Secretary of State.

forms
Guidelines

The Program Guidelines document is a user-friendly version of the Regulations detailing application requirements.

guidelines
Tracking Tips

The Tracking Tips provide information on how to tag and track qualified and non-qualified expenditures.

Tax Credit Certificate

The tax credit certificate is issued once the final documentation packet is submitted with the Expenditure Summary Report and audit materials.

Tax Credit Certificate

The tax credit certificate is issued once the final documentation packet is submitted with the Expenditure Summary Report and audit materials.

Audit Procedures

Upon completion of the project, approved projects must go through audit procedures, performed by a Certified Public Accountant, as part of the final documentation process.

Audit Procedures

Upon completion of the project, approved projects must go through audit procedures, performed by a Certified Public Accountant, as part of the final documentation process.

How to Utilize Tax Credits

A resource guide provided to companies on how to sell, transfer, or utilize tax credits.

How to Utilize Tax Credits

A resource guide provided to companies on how to sell, transfer, or utilize tax credits.

Program 1.0 Forms

The following forms must be completed, signed, and submitted to the California Film Commission in order to receive the final tax credit certificate.

 

California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Tel: 323.860.2960 | 800.858.4749
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