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Non-refundable tax creditSource: Lithuanian Film Centre· Last verified 2026-06-09
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Estimated incentive
Researched
€330,000
27.5% of total budget · 30% of qualified spend
Total budget
€1,200,000
Qualified spend
€1,100,000
Base credit
€330,000
Uplift
€0
Line-by-line — why each number is what it is
Director · €150,000€45,000
30% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 30% on €150,000
Lead cast · €250,000€75,000
30% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 30% on €250,000
Local crew · €400,000€120,000
30% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 30% on €400,000
Camera & grip rental · €180,000€54,000
30% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 30% on €180,000
Locations & stage · €120,000€36,000
30% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 30% on €120,000
Post (out of state) · €100,000
Does not match this program's qualifying-spend definition.
From credit to cash

A non-refundable credit only offsets state tax you actually owe — it can't be paid out as cash and (usually) can't be sold. For a single-purpose production LLC with little in-state liability, its cash value is often near zero. It mainly helps companies with a standing state tax bill. Enter your expected liability with a CPA.

Gross credit€330,000
Usable only against in-state tax liability€0
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This is an estimate, not advice.

Every number here is an estimate generated from published program rules and your inputs. Programs change with each legislative session, and qualification depends on details a calculator can't see. This is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Before you make a financing decision, confirm everything with the state film office and a qualified CPA and entertainment attorney.