House of Cards has left many fans thrilled and overwhelmed with its latest season. On February 14, the Netflix political drama released the 13-episode second season, earning generally positive reviews from critics and fans. There were shockers, death, goodbyes, and new characters to watch out for. The Kevin Spacey-starrer left a cliffhanger at the end of the last episode and for that, fans are already clamoring to have the third season started.

As announced by Netflix before the start of the second season, House of Cards Season 3 release date will be on February next year. However, if some setbacks on production are not resolved, the might be set on a later date.

One obstacle is about a tax dispute between HoC production and the government of Maryland where the show is currently shooting. The International Business Times reported that the production team threatens to relocate as Maryland lawmakers fail to give them tax breaks.

"I wanted you to be aware that we are required to look at other states in which to film on the off chance that the legislation does not pass, or does not cover, the amount of tax credits for which we would qualify," the production company’s senior vice president Charlie Goldstein reportedly wrote.

O'Malley's spokeswoman, Nina Smith, said that the governor’s office was aware of the letter. “We remain hopeful that we can reach a positive resolution," she reportedly said.

House of Cards' first two seasons were shot in Baltimore. If the dispute won't end, production might be moved to spring season.

On Friday, a sign that Netflix is now moving forward surfaced. Co-creator and writer, Beau Wilimon revealed that they have already started writing third season's script. On his Twitter account, Wilimon posted a teaser photo showing HOC 301 - meaning House of Cards Season 3 Episode 1. The photo has the caption. ""It's happening, folks. Binge-writing. One down, twelve to go. @HouseofCards @netflix."