James F. Imel, Professional Corporation |
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Legislation - Oklahoma Film Incentives |
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Oklahoma Film/Music Reinvestment Credit 25% HB1716 and HB2793 [pending 2006] (68 OS §2357.101) 25% income tax credit on reinvested film/music profits No limit, except income tax liability No appropriation required from legislature No carryover (reinvest prior to year end) Administrative Rules will be posted here when available Oklahoma Film/Music Rebate Program 15% HB1547, pages 57 – 59 (68 OS §3624) 15% cash rebate, sliding scale based on resident crew percentage * Paid July following income tax filing $2M film production budget; $1.25 Oklahoma expenditures $5M annual rebate fund 50% Oklahoma resident crew Distribution contract required * 15% (100-50%); 10% (40-25%); 5% (25-0%) |
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HB 1716 was sponsored by R-Rep. Susan Winchester, Speaker Pro-Tem (left) and D-Sen. Debbe Leftwich (right) creating the 25% Film & Music Reinvestment credit. Authored by Paul Tompkins and Fred Imel, CPA of CrazyFish Films (middle left/right) and effective immediately, the bill promotes motion pictures which reinvest profits into other Oklahoma projects. Gov. Brad Henry signs the important legislation. |
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Paul Tompkins and Fred Imel, CPA of CrazyFish Films discuss plans with Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry. |
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James F. Imel, P. C., P. O. Box 852045, Yukon, Oklahoma 73085-2045 405-924-3220 [email protected] |