Not only is this activity funded privately, it also generates additional tax revenues to state, local and federal coffers instead of losing tax payer money on heavily subsidized solar and wind-energy projects.

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Sales tax rates can differ within a state because local governments often impose an additional sales tax within their jurisdictions.

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Louisiana offers a 30% tax credit on every production, plus an additional 5% for every local member of the cast and crew.

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