Non-Resident Payroll and Fringes Rebate

Non-Resident Payroll and Fringes Rebate. A production is eligible for a 25% cash rebate on payroll and fringes paid to non-resident cast and crew whose wages are subject to Mississippi income tax withholding and for that portion of their salary for the project up to and including $5 million. For purposes of this program, payroll means salary, wages, or other compensation including related benefits paid to employees upon which Mississippi income tax is due and has been withheld. Fringes mean costs paid by a motion picture production company for employee benefits that are not subject to state income tax. Fringes may include, but are not limited to, payments by an employer for unemployment insurance, Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA), workers' compensation insurance, pension and welfare benefits, and health insurance premiums. Payments to loan outs qualify if 5% Mississippi income tax is withheld.