New Mexico Tax Credits
Key Success Factors
Application
Submit required registration materials at least 30 days prior to start of principal photography. Applicant must register with NM Tax & Revenue Department. Final application submit within 1 year of last expenditure.
Spend Requirements
None
CPA Audit Required?
Department of Revenue audits projects <$5M in credits. CPA audit required on project with >$5M in credits.
Loan-Out:
Registration/
Withholding
Registration/
Withholding
Yes / Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) must be paid by loan out AND withholding at the maximum rate
Residency
Resident cast & crew only. NRCE credit of 15% for up to 5 non-resident crew (Excludes: producers, directors, writers, cast and PA’s).
Program Limits
Production Cap
None
Program Cap
$140,000,000 annual cap.
Increased $10,000,000/year through 2028. No sunset date.
Increased $10,000,000/year through 2028. No sunset date.
Payroll Cap
$20,000,000 aggregate cap on performing artist wages / $5M cap per production for nonresident principal performing artists
Program Highlights
Tax Credit Type
Refundable Tax Credit
Tax Credit Amount
25-40%
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