Tax Incentives · SceneIQ Platform

Turn tax incentives into a production
advantage

32-jurisdiction tax credit intelligence with incentive calculator, AI advisor, MMB connector, scenario calculator, and maximizer — purpose-built for production finance teams who need to know exactly what they qualify for before the budget is locked.

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📍 32 Jurisdictions  ·  🤖 AI Advisor  ·  📊 $27.5M Budget Volume tracked

23
Incentive
jurisdictions
25%
Average tax
credit rate
$6.9M
Est. tax credits
tracked
3
New AI-powered
modules
Platform Modules

Every tool for tax
incentive intelligence

From incentive calculation to scenario modeling to AI-powered maximization — the complete incentive stack for production finance.

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Incentive Calculator

Calculate estimated tax credits, rebates, and incentive value across all 23 supported jurisdictions before you commit to a location. Model qualifying spend with precision.

  • Qualifying spend analysis by jurisdiction
  • Section 181 stacking and transferability
  • Side-by-side jurisdiction comparison
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Jurisdictions

Comprehensive, up-to-date rules for all 23 film tax incentive jurisdictions — including credit rates, qualifying spend thresholds, local hire requirements, and compliance deadlines.

  • 23 U.S. and international jurisdictions
  • Local rules and compliance requirements
  • Transferability and monetization rules
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AI Advisor

AI-powered incentive recommendations tailored to your specific production. Ask questions in plain language and receive jurisdiction-specific guidance, compliance alerts, and optimization strategies.

  • Natural language incentive Q&A
  • Compliance risk flagging
  • Jurisdiction-specific recommendations
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MMB Connector

Direct integration with Movie Magic Budgeting — pull your MMB budget data directly into the incentives platform for instant qualifying spend analysis without manual re-entry.

  • Direct MMB budget import
  • Automatic qualifying spend extraction
  • Real-time incentive recalculation
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Scenario Calculator

Model multiple production scenarios side by side — compare how different shoot locations, spend allocations, and hiring decisions affect total incentive value before the budget is locked.

  • Multi-scenario comparison
  • Spend allocation modeling
  • Impact of local hire requirements
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Maximizer

AI-powered optimization that identifies the highest-value incentive stack for your specific production — combining Section 181, state credits, local rebates, and transferability to maximize total return.

  • Multi-incentive stack optimization
  • Section 181 + state credit stacking
  • Transferability maximization strategy
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Local Rules

Full library of local incentive rules, filing requirements, and compliance checklists for every supported jurisdiction.

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Rule Review

Review and validate your incentive applications against current rules before filing. Catch errors before they become delays or clawbacks.

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Notifications

Deadline alerts, rule change notifications, and compliance reminders for every active production and jurisdiction you're tracking.

Coverage

23 incentive jurisdictions.
Every major production market.

Section 181 stacking, transferability, compliance rules, and credit rates — fully mapped and integrated into every budget and scenario model.

California
20–25% credit
New York
25–35% credit
Georgia
20–30% credit
Louisiana
25–40% credit
New Mexico
25–35% credit
Illinois
30% credit
Massachusetts
25% credit
Connecticut
10–30% credit
Maryland
25–27% credit
Virginia
15–40% credit
Colorado
20% credit
Oregon
20% credit
Montana
20–35% credit
Nevada
15–20% rebate
Texas
5–25% grant
Florida
20–30% rebate
Puerto Rico
40% credit
Canada — BC
28–35% credit
Canada — ON
21.5–25% credit
Canada — QC
25–36% credit
UK
25–34% relief
Ireland
32% credit
Section 181
Federal — stackable

Credit rates are illustrative ranges. Actual qualifying rates, spend thresholds, and rules are determined by the platform in real time.

How it works

From budget upload
to maximized incentive stack

1
Import your budget
Connect via MMB Connector or upload your budget CSV. The platform identifies qualifying spend automatically.
2
Select jurisdictions
Choose your shooting locations. The platform loads all applicable incentive rules, rates, and compliance requirements.
3
Model scenarios
Run the Scenario Calculator to compare incentive outcomes across location and spend alternatives — before the budget is locked.
4
Maximize & track
The Maximizer identifies the optimal incentive stack. Track compliance, deadlines, and actuals across every active production.
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Know every dollar you qualify for
before you lock the budget.

32 jurisdictions, AI-powered optimization, MMB integration, and scenario modeling — all in one platform built for production finance teams who can't afford to leave credits on the table.

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✦ 32 Jurisdictions ✦ Section 181 Stacking ✦ AI Maximizer
FAQ

Common questions

Section 181 of the U.S. tax code allows productions to immediately expense up to $15M (or $20M in certain qualifying areas) in qualifying production costs in the year they're incurred, rather than depreciating over time. The platform models how this federal benefit stacks with state and local incentive credits to determine your maximum total incentive value.
The MMB Connector is a new integration module that pulls your budget directly from Movie Magic Budgeting into the incentives platform. It eliminates the need to manually re-enter budget data, and automatically identifies qualifying spend line items for each jurisdiction — so your incentive calculations are always based on your actual budget, not estimates.
The Scenario Calculator lets you model and compare specific scenarios you define. The Maximizer is AI-driven — it proactively analyzes your production budget and jurisdiction selections to identify the optimal incentive stack you may not have considered, including transferability strategies and multi-jurisdiction combinations that maximise total credit value.
Jurisdiction rules, credit rates, qualifying spend thresholds, and compliance requirements are maintained by the Scene Reader Studio Technologies team. The Notifications module alerts you to any rule changes that affect active productions you're tracking, so you always have current information before filing.
No. The platform is designed to give production finance teams accurate intelligence before they engage specialists — so you arrive at every conversation with your attorney, accountant, or film commission already knowing what you qualify for and what questions to ask. It makes specialist time more efficient, not obsolete.
Yes. Tax Incentives is the fifth product in the SceneIQ Unified Film Platform, alongside AURA Enterprise, the Contract Review Tool, BudgetIQ, and Production Intelligence. All five are built by Scene Reader Studio Technologies with the same philosophy: structured output, honest claims, direct access to the team.
Get in touch

Questions about tax incentives?

We're happy to walk you through any jurisdiction, demonstrate the Scenario Calculator on your budget, or discuss enterprise access for your team.

What to expect

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A walkthrough of the jurisdictions most relevant to your upcoming production — with live incentive calculation on your specific budget numbers.

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Demonstration of the MMB Connector and how it pulls your Movie Magic Budgeting data directly into the incentives platform.

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A preview of the Maximizer's output on a representative budget — showing how multi-jurisdiction stacking and Section 181 improve total credit value.

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No sales pressure — a direct conversation about whether the platform fits your production finance operation.

Fill in the form and we'll arrange access and a walkthrough with the team.

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