Utah: tax incentives, credits and advisors
Utah's state incentives include a fully refundable 20% to 25% motion picture credit or cash rebate and a 20% historic preservation credit for residential buildings.
Facts checked 2026-10-26 against the official sources linked below.
Below are the major Utah incentives we could verify against an official source, grouped by type. This is not an exhaustive list of every state program. Credits flagged Transferable can be sold or assigned to another taxpayer under state rules; see transferable state tax credits. Each row shows the date we last checked it.
Utah film and media incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture Incentive Program | Credit (refundable) or cash rebate | Narrative, documentary and episodic productions approved by the Utah Film Commission | 20% of qualified Utah spend; 25% for projects over $1 million meeting Utah-resident cast/crew or other criteria | No; non-transferable | Yes; fully refundable | Active; subject to available funds | Utah Film Commission, Incentive Program Summary & FAQ (Apr. 2025); Utah Film Commission, Production Last verified 2026-10-26 |
Utah historic and building rehabilitation incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic preservation tax credit | Credit | Owners rehabilitating National Register buildings used as owner-occupied residences or residential rentals (not commercial) | 20% of qualified rehabilitation costs over $10,000; 5-year carryforward | Not stated | No; non-refundable | Active | Utah SHPO, Historic Preservation Tax Credit fact sheet (2026); Utah State Tax Commission, Income Tax Credit Review (2025) Last verified 2026-10-26 |
Utah jobs, investment and enterprise zones incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF/REDTIF) | Credit (refundable) | Companies in targeted industries creating high-paying jobs under a GO Utah agreement | Up to 30% of new state sales, corporate and withholding tax revenue (up to 50% for very large or rural REDTIF projects) | Not stated | Yes; post-performance refundable | Active | Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, Business Recruitment and Expansion Last verified 2026-10-26 |
Utah renewable energy incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable energy systems tax credit | Credit | Owners of commercial renewable systems and residential non-solar renewable systems | Commercial: 10% of system cost up to $50,000; residential non-solar: 25% up to $2,000; residential solar installed 2024 or later not eligible | Not stated | Commercial refundable; residential non-refundable | Active | Utah Office of Energy Development, RESTC Last verified 2026-10-26 |
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Common questions
Is Utah's film credit transferable?
No. The Motion Picture Incentive Program is a fully refundable, non-transferable credit or cash rebate of 20% to 25% of qualified Utah spend.
What is the Utah historic preservation tax credit?
A 20% non-refundable credit for rehabilitating National Register buildings used as residences, for projects over $10,000, with a 5-year carryforward.
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