Creates the empire state music production tax credit
S 4095 creates a tax credit for music production companies in New York State, allowing eligible businesses to deduct 25% of qualified production costs from their state taxes. To qualify, music must be primarily produced and recorded in New York with costs exceeding $25,000 per project, and companies with annual costs over $100,000 (employing at least 10 New York residents) may claim credits collectively. Eligible costs include studio rentals, equipment, musician fees, and production-related travel, but exclude royalties, live concerts, marketing, and distribution. The credit is capped at $25 million annually, allocated by the Empire State Development Corporation based on application date, with no single company receiving more than 10% of the total.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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State
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Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
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