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War Paint Film Rebate Denied | Birmingham News
A movie production company, War Paint Movie LLC, sought a tax rebate for filming in Alabama but was denied after missing the deadline to file an audit — despite spending over $1.8 million locally. The company challenged the decision in court, arguing it was unfair and lacked proper due process, but both the state judge and the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals sided with the state, upholding that strict compliance with program rules is required. The state’s Department of Commerce hailed the ruling as a safeguard for taxpayer funds, while War Paint’s legal team warns it could deter future film…
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