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Iowa Film, Television and Video Project Promotion Program

Requirements:

**At this time all new film projects are suspended until further notice.**

1. 25% of qualified spending is returned to the investors as transferable Iowa income tax credits.

2. 25% of qualified spending is returned to the producers as transferable Iowa income tax credits. 
For example, if a project has $1,000,000 of qualified spending, then the investor pool earns $250,000 in transferable Iowa income tax credit certificates.

3. 100% income exclusion for vendors - tax-free income.

4. Registration requirements: 
At least $100,000 spending in Iowa;
Distribution beyond Midwest region;
Must hire domestic, Iowa-based vendors - cast, crew, goods, services;
Application and contract required.

5. Other benefits:
No caps per project or on program;
Ongoing spending consultation;
Rapid credit certificate turnaround;
No state permits, no state fees;
Public property free for locations;
Lodging tax waived on 32nd day.

6. Pass-through eligibility: Labor, goods and services.

For more information, please contact:
Jessica Montana
(515) 725-3124
Fax: (515) 725-3010
jessica.montana@iowa.gov
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