AZ Film Credit
Arizona Film Tax Credit Prep

Built for Arizona-based productions

Turn messy production expenses into a CPA-ready Arizona film tax credit package.

AZ Film Credit is a prep tool for filmmakers that organizes every receipt, vendor, and payroll line into the exact formats your CPA and the Arizona Film Office expect—so they can review, sign, and submit faster. Services start at $39.99 per project, with an optional $399 Certified AZ CPA sign-off add-on.

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Place to track expenses, receipts, payroll & AZ spend.
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Designed around Arizona Motion Picture Production Program rules.
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Target time to hand off a fully organized package to your CPA.

LIVE PREVIEW

Project: “Almost Us” Feature AZ Eligible
AZ Spend
$185,240
78% of total
Receipts matched
432
12 flagged
CPA package
Ready
Last updated: today
✅ AZ vendor verification  •  ✅ Qualified expense mapping  •  ✅ Draft export for Film Office

How AZ Film Credit works

STEP 1

Create a project & import data

Add your production details, then upload spreadsheets, payroll exports, and receipt PDFs from your bank, card, or accounting software.

STEP 2

Auto-organize & fix what’s flagged

The tool groups expenses into Arizona-eligible categories and flags issues: missing receipts, non-AZ vendors, or unclear descriptions.

STEP 3

Generate a CPA-ready audit package

One click creates a CPA bundle: master ledger, qualified vs non-qualified spend, AZ-only vendor list, and organized receipts—so your CPA can review and sign.

Track your AZ Film Credit package

Use the Status Tracker Portal to follow your production package from intake to final CPA sign-off and submission to the Arizona Commerce Authority.

Typical status flow:

  • Draft: You’re still uploading docs.
  • Missing Info: CPA has requested additional documents.
  • Under CPA Review: CPA is actively reviewing your file.
  • Pending Client Decision: CPA needs your confirmation to proceed.
  • Completed / Submitted: Package has been approved and submitted.

Note: The data shown below will come from your secure AZ Film Credit account. Demo information is shown here until your API is connected.

Check your document status

Enter the Tracking ID from your AZ Film Credit payment confirmation email. Only users with a valid Tracking ID can view a project’s status.

You must have a valid Tracking ID to view your project’s status.

Made for filmmakers and CPAs

One environment where productions can clean up their numbers and CPAs can see exactly what they need—without digging through 300 email attachments.

For Filmmakers & Producers
  • • Single dashboard to track total and Arizona-only spend.
  • • Upload CSV, Excel, QuickBooks exports, and PDF receipts.
  • • Automatic category mapping to AZ film credit expense types.
  • • Flags non-eligible expenses before you hand off to a CPA.
  • • Clear checklist showing what’s missing for the credit application.
For CPAs & Auditors
  • • Pre-cleaned ledger with AZ-eligible categories already applied.
  • • Exportable master file + supporting documentation bundles.
  • • Clear separation of qualified vs non-qualified expenses.
  • • Ability to leave notes or requests back to production.
  • • Signature-ready package aligned with Arizona Film Office requirements.
  • • Optional $399 Certified AZ CPA sign-off service for qualifying projects.

Built around the Arizona Motion Picture Production Program

AZ Film Credit is structured around the core documentation the Arizona Film Office and your CPA will expect: detailed ledgers, residency evidence, vendor locations, and proof of in-state spend.

  • • Tracks in-state vs out-of-state vendors and crew.
  • • Groups expenses by category and eligibility status.
  • • Keeps supporting documentation tied to each line item.
  • • Generates a submission-ready folder you can upload or share.

What your CPA receives

  • • Master expense ledger (CSV / Excel / PDF)
  • • AZ-only spend summary with category breakdown
  • • Qualified vs non-qualified expenses report
  • • Vendor registry with Arizona verification notes
  • • Payroll summaries and supporting docs
  • • Receipt / invoice archive matched to expenses

Note: AZ Film Credit is a prep tool and does not replace a licensed CPA or legal advice.

Ready to show this to the Arizona Film Office or your CPA?

Use AZ Film Credit as a proof-of-concept: a standardized way for productions to prep their numbers before the audit stage. Share a demo login, sample project, or static prototype.

Frequently asked questions

Does this replace a CPA?

No. AZ Film Credit is a prep and organization tool. Your licensed CPA still reviews, adjusts, and signs the final audit documentation required by the Arizona Film Office.

Can I use this for non-Arizona projects?

The structure is designed for the Arizona Motion Picture Production Program, but the core workflow—organizing expenses, matching receipts, and preparing an audit package—can inform other jurisdictions as well.

Is this an official Arizona Film Office product?

Not yet. AZ Film Credit is designed as a tool filmmakers and CPAs can propose, pilot, or adopt in collaboration with the Film Office to standardize submissions.

Let’s talk about implementation

Plug in your developer, CPA, or Arizona Film Office contact and outline how you’d like to pilot AZ Film Credit for your next production.