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Maine film tax incentives

Hybrid programUp to 27%

Maine offers a 5% hybrid program, plus 2 uplifts worth up to 22% more, for a maximum stacked rate of roughly 27%. Minimum qualifying spend is $75,000.

At a glance

Program type
Hybrid program
Base rate
5%
Minimum spend
$75,000
Annual program cap
No annual cap listed
Per-project cap
No per-project cap listed
Refundable / transferable
Neither
Application required
Yes
CPA audit required
Not specified

Bonuses and uplifts

These add to the base rate when the production meets the stated condition. Stacking rules vary — confirm with the film office before relying on a combined figure.

  • Resident wage reimbursement (12%)+12%

    Separate wage-reimbursement program.

  • Non-resident wage reimbursement (10%)+10%

    Separate wage-reimbursement program.

Caps and thresholds

Visual media company expense threshold $75K.

Estimate your credit

Green Room's free estimator applies Maine's rules to your actual budget lines — qualifying spend by category, resident versus non-resident labor, and every uplift above — and returns a modelled credit value with the assumptions shown.

Other states to compare

Source. NCSL State Film and Television Incentive Programs (via 50-state guide) — data last verified 2026-06-17. Administered by the Maine Film Office.

Estimated incentive only. This is not legal, financial, or tax advice. Final eligibility and incentive value depend on official program rules, application approval, audit, qualified spend verification, and applicable law.

Rates and caps for 2026 change with state legislative sessions. Confirm current terms with the film office before committing a budget.