California’s Expanded Tax Credit Now Covers Animation
Senate Bill 630 extends a 35% tax credit to animated features, series, or shorts that are produced in California, with a minimum production budget of $1 million.
Senate Bill 630 extends a 35% tax credit to animated features, series, or shorts that are produced in California, with a minimum production budget of $1 million.
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