Film Financing Tax Incentives: A Comparative Study in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom

Presentation to New York Women in Film and Television
April 17, 2006
New York, New York

Presentation to Entertainment Law Committee
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
November 2, 2006
New York, New York

Intended Audience

This lecture is for independent film and television producers considering alternative filming venues. It presents a comparative case study analysis of current film financing tax incentives offered in the United States (New York State and City), Canada (British Colombia and Ontario) and the United Kingdom.

Introduction to United States Tax Planning for Doing Business Overseas: Opportunities & Pitfalls

Presentation to New York State Society of CPA's
New York City
July 26, 2006

Intended Audience

This lecture is for chief financial officers and controllers of small/medium-sized U.S. based multinational companies seeking to expand overseas. It presents an introduction to U.S. and foreign tax planning strategies designed to minimize the tax cost of doing business globally.