Wisconsin offers 25 percent tax break for game devs
Here's a little known fact about Wisconsin: Did you know that it's unlawful to run a bar in the state unless you have at least six fish hanging on the wall? And if this didn't sell you on the virtues of the Badger State, frankly get off our lawn. Unless, of course, you're a game developer with an interest in settling down in Wisconsin, as the state has announced that it now offers devs a 25 percent tax rebate just for calling it home.
The move, which also includes businesses in the film and television industries, echoes similar initiatives by states such as Georgia and others to lure game developers across their borders. Wisconsin is already home to a handful of notable studios, including Marvel Ultimate Alliance dev Raven Software and Prey's Human Head, though it will be interesting to see if this sizable tax break, along with an additional 15 percent credit for "infrastructure development," will be enough to convince devs to put down roots in America's Dairyland.
The move, which also includes businesses in the film and television industries, echoes similar initiatives by states such as Georgia and others to lure game developers across their borders. Wisconsin is already home to a handful of notable studios, including Marvel Ultimate Alliance dev Raven Software and Prey's Human Head, though it will be interesting to see if this sizable tax break, along with an additional 15 percent credit for "infrastructure development," will be enough to convince devs to put down roots in America's Dairyland.





















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Not just for the implications this has on game developement here, but because Wisonsin taxes fucking blow, and ANY tax break for ANYthing is big news.
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Wisconsin has a really nice Urban:Rural layout, would be a nice place to do business (albeit, do it far away from Publishers and Trade Shows). Also, Port Washington is loverly!
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I'm sure this will stir up the coals here on joynuts.
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Ok, first of all, Obama has absolutely SHIT to do with this topic, so congratulations on being illiterate.
Secondly, Obama is the one that opposed raising taxes on the oil companies because he was smart enough to call it a quick fix that would do nothing to solve the problem. Hillary was the "brilliant" one that tried (failed) to gain votes by supporting something that would (try to) lower gas prices.
Congratulations, you and Hillary are both idiots.
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Sometimes I dont even need to try proving it.It just happens.
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yeah i live in Wisconsin
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Grand old badger state!
We, thy loyal sons and daughters,
Hail thee good and great.
On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!
Champion of the right,
"Forward!", our motto -
God will give thee might!"
God I love my state. You just can't beat beer, brats, cheese and entertainment tax breaks.
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