According to a report from The Columbus Dispatch, WWE received a $1,675,986 tax break from the state of Ohio in 2024.
In total, artists shooting their movies and television shows in Ohio got $44 million from the state. WWE is listed as under TV series.
The article states, “TV Series receiving tax breaks from Ohio in 2024
Here are TV shows being funded with tax credits in Ohio this year:
An Interesting Life Season 2, Southwest Ohio, $432,300
WWE 2024, Ohio, $1,675,986
Nightmare Transmission Season 2, Ashland/Columbus, $265,247.40
Heartland Horror Chronicles Season 1, Crestline, $129,444
Christmas on Main, Ashland, $148,842
Kings of Vegas, Cleveland, $105,878.25
Awarded projects total nearly $503 million in production expenses, $146.7 million in total eligible production expenses and are expected to create 530 full-time jobs, according to the Ohio Department of Development. Development received 27 applications for the Fiscal Year 2024 January round, requesting nearly $60 million in tax credits.”
