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This document contains official instructions for Form IT-642 , Empire State Musical and Theatrical Production Credit - a form released and collected by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. An up-to-date fillable Form IT-642 is available for download through this link.
Q: What is Form IT-642?
A: Form IT-642 is a tax form used to claim the Empire State Musical and Theatrical Production Credit in the state of New York.
Q: Who can use Form IT-642?
A: Producers of qualified musical and theatrical productions in the state of New York can use Form IT-642.
Q: What is the Empire State Musical and Theatrical Production Credit?
A: The Empire State Musical and Theatrical Production Credit is a tax credit available to qualified productions that incur eligible production costs in New York.
Q: What are qualified musical and theatrical productions?
A: Qualified musical and theatrical productions are live stage performances that are presented to the public and meet specific criteria set by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.
Q: What are eligible production costs?
A: Eligible production costs include costs related to the creation, rehearsal, and production of the qualified musical or theatrical production, as well as certain administrative costs.
Q: How much is the Empire State Musical and Theatrical Production Credit?
A: The credit amount is equal to a percentage of the eligible production costs incurred in New York, with a maximum credit of $4 million per production.
Q: How do I claim the Empire State Musical and Theatrical Production Credit?
A: To claim the credit, you must complete Form IT-642 and attach it to your New York State income tax return.
Q: Are there any deadlines for claiming the credit?
A: Yes, you must file Form IT-642 within three years from the due date of the original return or the date the return was filed, whichever is later.
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