| Film and television work continues to fuel British Columbia's economy despite the rising Canadian dollar. You can always spot big name Hollywood stars in Vancouver, as they love to work on Vancouver shoots; we have world-class skiing nearby and some of the best restaurants on the continent.
Insiders credit the turnaround to improved tax credits put in place by the province in 2005 which have been extended to 2008. B.C. offers an 18% tax credit on labour for foreign shoots and a 30% tax credit for domestic productions, keeping the economics of shooting in Vancouver still very competitive.
It's not just the tax credits, but also the well-trained crews that are hard to find elsewhere. We are in the same time zone as Los Angeles. Therefore it's easy for producers to do business here.
We work with film and television producers to maximize their tax credit claims. Our entertainment industry services include:
- Assurance and audit
- Cross-border tax planning
- Film and television tax credit analysis
- Relationships with CAVCO and provincial regulators
- Tax audit assistance
For additional information about these services, contact Paul Websdale.
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