Fully Refundable Tax Credit

Hawaii production incentives

Hawaii offers a fully refundable tax credit. Qualified spend is rewarded at 22%, with a $100,000 minimum spend and an annual funding cap of $50,000,000.

Headline rates

Qualified spend
22%
ATL resident
22-27%
ATL non-resident
22-27%
BTL resident
22-27%
BTL non-resident
22-27%

Program details

Minimum spend
$100,000
Funding cap
$50,000,000
Per-project cap
$17,000,000
Loan-out registration
Yes
Loan-out withholding
4.5%*
CPA audit required
No
Screen credit required
Yes
Compensation cap
None
Sunset date
December 31, 2033

A *, †, or + on a figure means conditions apply (uplifts, tiers, or funding rules). Confirm the specifics with the relevant film office.

Qualifying productions

Music VideosAnimationCommercialsDocumentariesGame ShowsReality TVScripted TVInteractiveFeature Film

Incentive figures are summarized from public program materials and are illustrative only. Programs, rates, caps, and funding change frequently — always confirm current details with the state's film office before budgeting your production.

Put your incentive to work on set.

Dolly gives every department a card linked to your budget, so qualified spend is tracked and reconciled as it happens.

& get cards to your crew in less than 2 days.