Wisconsin Film and Production Insurance

WISCONSIN Tax Credits

As-Of: June 2026 | Tax Credit: 30% transferable ($5M cap, $1M per-project)

Wisconsin reinstated its film incentive program July 2025, establishing 30% transferable tax credit on qualified in-state production expenses, effective January 1, 2026. The program maintains $5 million annual cap and $1 million per-project limit. Credits are transferable, requiring monetization at typical broker rates. Wisconsin requires pre-certification. The reinstatement represents genuine opportunity for lower-to-mid-budget productions willing to apply early. Wisconsin’s locations include Milwaukee’s urban character and industrial heritage, Madison’s college-town character, natural landscapes with lakes and forests, and Midwest authenticity. Production costs are below national averages. Milwaukee and Madison both have developing film infrastructure. The combination of 30% credits and reasonable production costs can create competitive economics for independent films fitting within the $1 million per-project cap. For productions comfortable with the $1 million cap and willing to apply early, Wisconsin offers legitimate value. The program’s reinstatement reflects state commitment to building film production presence.

Reference Dates: All information current as of June 2026. Film tax incentive programs change regularly. Verify current program details and funding availability with each state film office before finalizing location decisions. Please do your own research.