From the N.C. Institute for Constitutional Law:

New Department of Revenue Study: Massachusetts issuing tax credits to cover movie stars’ wages 


NCICL Executive Director says story demonstrates why NC is headed down the wrong path 

RALEIGH, JANUARY 13, 2011-According to the Associated Press, a recent review of a Department of Revenue report on Massachusetts?s tax credit program found that a quarter of the tax breaks given to movie companies under the state?s film tax credit program have gone to help filmmakers cover the paychecks of Hollywood millionaires. Within the last year, North Carolina has instituted a film tax credit program very similar to that of Massachusetts. 

“This clearly demonstrates that North Carolina is headed down the wrong path with increased credits for film incentives,? said NCICL?s Executive Director and Senior Counsel Justice Robert F. Orr. ?We cannot afford to continue to reduce funding for critical public services like education and mental health while subsidizing Hollywood millionaires.?


The Department of Revenue report documents that $82 million of the $330 million in film spending eligible for credits in 2009 went to pay the salaries of nonresident actors earning over $1 million in Massachusetts. 

Want more evidence that film incentives don’t work? You’ll find Joseph Coletti’s analysis here.