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Field of Dreams film location for sale in Iowa
The 193-acre baseball field built in Iowa for the filming of Kevin Costner classic Field of Dreams in 1989 has been put on the market. Originally constructed by Universal Studios, the field and the two-bedroom house next to it passed…
New York State increases filming tax credit
The New York State film production tax credit has increased its allocation from USD350 million to USD429 million per year. This will start in 2010’s tax year and will be valid for five years. There will however be an increase…
Hawaii, Germany, Australia and Iowa incentives
The Hawaii Film Office is going through a political restructuring which might result in its closure. The commissioner, Donne Dawson, and her staff are being let go, but a few clerical personnel will remain to deal with tax credit applications.…
Criminal investigation targets Iowa Film Office
The Iowa Film Office is under criminal investigation after the discovery of irregularities in the handling of its film tax credit programme. An audit, conducted by the accounting firm Clifton Gunderson LLP, showed that contracts were improperly changed to increase…
New USA payroll company launched
Ease Entertainment Services, the first major payroll company to launch in the states in 20 years, has opened it doors for business in Beverley Hills, California, and other key incentive states. Last year, the Los Angeles based payroll and accountancy…
New incentive for Iowa
25% of in-state qualified spend in Iowa now goes to the production company. A further 25% of in-state spend can go to the investment company. As these two companies can be under the same ownership, it adds up to a…
Iowa announces new incentive updates
Transferable Iowa income tax credit based on 25% of qualified in-state expenditures to go to "Producer". Transferable Iowa income tax credit based on 25% of qualified in-state expenditures to go to "Investor". 100% income exclusion to Iowa-based companies or Iowa…