If you claim more than one motion picture and television production credit certificate in the same year, you must complete a separate form FTB 3541 for each certificate.
Program 4.0: check this box for certificate number(s) 8200 and higher.
Election: check this box if making the irrevocable election for program 4.0 credit, that exceeds tax, to be refundable.
Line 10: total credit sold, assigned, passed through, or applied against sales and use taxes.
Line 11: total available credit: subtract line 10 from any entry made on line 1, line 2, line 3, line 4a, or line 5a.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form 3541 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 163 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 28 min |
| Edition | 2025 |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 4, 2026 |
| Other names | 3541, FTB 3541, Form 3541, California Form 3541, California Motion Picture and Television Production Credit |
| Official source | Form 3541 (Rev 2025), California Franchise Tax Board |
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