This week Manager of Communications Richard Morrison talks with Joseph Henchman, Tax Foundation Vice President for Legal & State Projects. Joe discusses his new study on how states are changing their attitudes when it comes to giving out tax credits for film and TV production.
For more information see the following:
Tax Foundation Fiscal Fact No. 272, "More States Abandon Film Tax Incentives as Programs’ Ineffectiveness Becomes More Apparent" by Joseph Henchman (6/2/11).
Testimony before the California Legislature, "Film Production Incentives: a Game California Shouldn't Play," by Mark Robyn (3/21/11).
Tax Foundation Special Report No. 173, "Movie Production Incentives & Film Tax Credits: Blockbuster Support for Lackluster Policy" by Will Luther (1/14/10).
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