Fully Transferable Tax Credit

Pennsylvania production incentives

Pennsylvania offers a fully transferable tax credit. Qualified spend is rewarded at 25%, with no minimum spend and an annual funding cap of $100,000,000.

Headline rates

Qualified spend
25%
ATL resident
25-30%
ATL non-resident
25-30%
BTL resident
25-30%
BTL non-resident
25-30%

Program details

Minimum spend
None
Funding cap
$100,000,000
Per-project cap
$20,000,000
Loan-out registration
Yes
Loan-out withholding
No
CPA audit required
Yes
Screen credit required
Yes
Compensation cap
$15,000,000*
Sunset date
None

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

Qualifying productions

AnimationCommercialsDocumentariesGame ShowsReality TVScripted TVFeature Film

Local & secondary incentives in Pennsylvania

1 city, county, or program-specific incentive layered on top of the statewide picture.

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.

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