
Issues
WISCONSIN'S CHAMBER
Issues
Phase-In of the Manufacturing & Agriculture Credit
Also known as the Manufacturers Tax Credit, the Manufacturing & Agriculture Credit (MAC) was established under the 2011-13 state budget with a phase-in period beginning
Adopting an IRC Update
Prior to 2001, Wisconsin had automatically updated its state tax code to reflect changes made at the federal level, as many states do. That year,
Individual Income Tax Rate Reduction
Governor Walker’s initial 2013-15 budget released in February 2013 proposed lowering the bottom three individual income tax brackets by $343 million during the two-year period.
Federalizing Depreciation and Depletion
The 2013-15 state budget federalizes state rules pertaining to depreciation, Section 179 expensing, and depletion for property placed in service on or after January 1,
Eliminate the Economic Development Surcharge for Pass-Through Entities
The 2013-15 state budget eliminates the economic development surcharge for farms, partnerships, and individuals beginning in 2013. The economic development surcharge is applied to businesses
Venue of Tax Appeals
Previous Wisconsin law allowed appeals to decisions of the Tax Appeals Commission regarding income and franchise tax or the real estate transfer fee can be
Fed Policies Are Slowing Job Growth, Say Business Leaders
WMC CEO Survey Finds Health Care Reform Creates Uncertainty MADISON – With implementation of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act now less than
WMC Praises Pro-Growth, Tax-Cutting State Budget Passed by JFC
Lower Taxes A Top Priority for Wisconsin Businesses MADISON – Wisconsin’s job outlook will improve with nearly $1 billion in lower individual and business taxes
WMC Health Care Seminar to Feature Wisconsin Leaders
Media Advisory WHAT Wisconsin Health Care: Preparing for the New Normal Part 2: Implementing the Affordable Care Act Seminar for businesses, produced by WMC Foundation,
WMC Encouraged by Mine Testing Permit Approval
MADISON –A permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will allow needed exploration to determine the geology of the ore deposit in Iron