Illinois Tax Credit Experts

Get Tax Credits for your Film or Theatrical Production in Illinois

Our CPAs are here to help with all the paperwork to help you get your credits.

You handle the storytelling. We'll handle the numbers.

At West Central CPA, we take the complexity out of tax credits—so you can focus on creating. With deep expertise in state incentive programs, we help productions secure the credits they've earned, without the stress. Our team breaks down the process in plain language, guiding you every step of the way.

Resources & Guides

Download our free checklists and overviews to understand the requirements for Illinois tax credits.

Film Resources

Illinois Film Production Tax Credit Overview

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Qualified Expenditures Guide

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Checklist for Claiming Film Tax Credit

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Theatrical Resources

Live Theater - Applicant Checklist for Financial Submission (pdf)

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Live Theater Vendor Diversity (pdf)

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Live Theater Crew Diversity (pdf)

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My path into accounting started with a love of film. My first college credits came from a Cinema-Television Seminar at the University of Southern California, where I developed a deep appreciation for the industry. I went on to earn my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Denver before returning home to Illinois, where I earned my CPA license.

I founded West Central CPA to build a modern, responsive firm focused on a few specialized services—one of which is Film Tax Credits. Our team combines accounting expertise, business insight, and real industry knowledge to deliver the expert analysis and personalized attention you deserve.

— Adam Hansberger, CPA Managing Partner