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South Carolina film tax incentives

Cash rebateUp to 25%

South Carolina offers a 25% cash rebate.

At a glance

Program type
Cash rebate
Base rate
25%
Minimum spend
None listed
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.

  • Supplier expenditures rebate (up to 30%)Amount not specified in source

    Supplier rebate generally requires ≥ $1M in-state spend — MANUAL REVIEW.

  • Out-of-state performing artists (20%)Amount not specified in source

    Lower 20% rate on out-of-state performing artists.

Estimate your credit

Green Room's free estimator applies South Carolina'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 South Carolina Film Commission.

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.