Michigan Film Commission Office. Fast Facts about Michigans Core Tax Community Tax Incentives - Must spend at least $50,000 in Michigan to be eligible for tax incentives. - 40% refundable tax credit, across the board on Michigan expenditures. - Claim an extra 2% if filming in one of the 103 Core Communities in Michigan (click the link to download and print a map of the core communities). - Labor and Crew: 40%-42% Resident Below the Line. 40%-42% Above the Line regardless of domicile. 30% Non-resident Below the Line. - $2 million salary cap per employee per production. There is no other cap.
