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This document contains official instructions for Form IT-248 , Claim for Empire State Film Production Credit - a form released and collected by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. An up-to-date fillable Form IT-248 is available for download through this link.
Q: What is Form IT-248?
A: Form IT-248 is a tax form used to claim the Empire State Film Production Credit in New York.
Q: Who can use Form IT-248?
A: Film production companies and individuals who meet the eligibility requirements can use Form IT-248 to claim the credit.
Q: What is the Empire State Film Production Credit?
A: The Empire State Film Production Credit is a tax credit available to eligible film production companies and individuals who engage in qualified film production activities in New York.
Q: What are the eligibility requirements for the credit?
A: To be eligible for the Empire State Film Production Credit, the taxpayer must meet certain criteria, such as spending a minimum amount on qualified production costs and meeting the definition of a film production company.
Q: What expenses qualify for the credit?
A: Qualified production costs, such as payments to New York vendors and certain production costs incurred in New York, may qualify for the credit.
Q: How much is the credit?
A: The amount of the Empire State Film Production Credit varies depending on factors such as the production cost, number of days in New York, and the type of production.
Q: How do I claim the credit?
A: To claim the Empire State Film Production Credit, taxpayers must complete and submit Form IT-248 along with supporting documentation.
Q: When is the deadline to file Form IT-248?
A: The deadline to file Form IT-248 is generally the same as the taxpayer's due date for the related New York income tax return.
Q: Are there any other requirements for claiming the credit?
A: Yes, taxpayers must meet additional requirements, such as obtaining a certificate of eligibility from the New York State Governor's Office of Motion Picture and Television Development.
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