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- Print number 4554a
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Authorizes documentary films for inclusion in the empire state film production tax credit
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Joseph Lentol
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to the empire state film production tax credit
Purpose or general idea of bill
To make documentaries a "Qualified Film" for the purposes of section 24 of the, tax law.
Summary of specific provisions
Paragraph 3 of subdivision (b) of section 24 of the tax law, as added by section 1 of part B of chapter 59 of the laws of 2013, is amended.
Justification
Documentaries have been excluded from NYS film production tax credit. Yet, they require resources and effort of similar scale as the films that the tax credit covers. This bill will make it more affordable for documentary film takers to work in New York State.
Prior legislative history
A.8926 of 2012 A.1578 of 2013-14
Fiscal implications
none
Effective date
immediately 1, 2016.
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