Colorado Tax Credits
Key Success Factors
Application
Applications must be approved by the CO Film office prior to start of principal photography
Spend Requirements
$100,000
CPA Audit Required?
Yes
Loan-Out:
Registration/
Withholding
Registration/
Withholding
Yes / None - evidence of 1099 filing is required
Residency
Both residents and non-residents qualify. >50% of crew must be residents.
Program Limits
Production Cap
None
Program Cap
$5,000,000. Program sunsets 12/31/2034
Payroll Cap
$1,000,000
Program Highlights
Tax Credit Type
Refundable Tax Credit
Tax Credit Amount
20-22%
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