Few states study impact of costly tax breaks

In 2008, Wisconsin became a good buddy to the film industry.

That’s when the state began offering film producers some of the most generous tax incentives in the nation — a 25 percent credit for money spent on production along with 15 percent cash back for spending on infrastructure. The state’s goal was simple: reel in major producers, along with their heavy wallets.

But when Hollywood arrived in Wisconsin, its money traveled elsewhere.

By Jim Malewitz, Stateline Staff Writer

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