Tax Foundation Scholar Testifies on California Film Tax Credits March 21, 2011 TF Staff TF Staff Today at 2:30 PM Pacific time, Tax Foundation staff economist Mark Robyn testifies before a joint hearing of the Arts and Revenue Committees in the California State Assembly examining the costs and benefits of the state’s system of tax credits for film and television production. Mark’s testimony questions the economic case for singling out the film industry for special tax treatment and challenge the committee members to justify the program’s cost at a time when the state is facing unprecedented fiscal challenges. Read his testimony here. You can also listen to his testimony from this page. More on film tax credits. Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics California Film Tax Credits Individual Tax Expenditures, Credits, and Deductions Tags State Tax and Spending Policy