Over $70 million in tax credits are available in 2009. Apply now for up to $8 million in tax credits per production.

Commercial Advertisements and Music Videos: $3 million is set aside exclusively for you.

  1. No sales tax.
    Production companies are exempt from paying state sales tax on all production-related costs. That’s a savings of 5.6%.

  2. Up to 30% back.
    If you spend more than $250,000 a year in Arizona, you get a rebate on all production-related costs, including salaries to Arizona crew and talent. Rebate is in the form of a transferable tax credit you can use or sell.
    • $250,000 – $1M - 20% credit
    • $1M and above - 30% credit



Must pre-qualify. Visit the Arizona Film Office for details.

You may direct questions to:
Patty Duff, Program Manager
Arizona Department of Commerce
1700 W. Washington St., Suite 600
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-771-1213 (Phoenix Metro Area)
800-528-8421 (statewide)
602-771-1200 (fax)
motionpicture@azcommerce.com



Fee-Free Filming on State Lands:
Filming on state land is fee-free regardless of grazing or other leases. A permit is required, which is processed through the Arizona Film Office.

Sales/Transaction Privilege Tax:
Exemption on the following:
  • Infrastructure Credit Equal to 15% of Investment
    Program runs from November 1, 2007 through December 31, 2010
  • Purchased machinery, equipment and other tangible personal property
  • Job printing, embossing, engraving and copying
  • Leased or rented lodging space
  • Sales of catered food, drink and condiments
  • Construction contracts for buildings and other structures
Use Tax Exemption:
On machinery, equipment and other tangible personal property.

Get in touch with the experts at the Tucson Film Office. We’ll help you get everything together for a less taxing shoot in Tucson. Call toll free 1-877-311-2489 or e-mail notaxes@filmTucson.com.