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WMC Statement on President Obama's Climate Plan
Statement by Kurt R. Bauer, president/CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), on President Obama’s climate change announcement. “Nearly 65 percent of Wisconsin’s energy is
Wisconsin State Budget Update – Video
WMC’s government relations team has been working with the Wisconsin Legislature for months to help the legislators understand the issues important to Wisconsin businesses. The
Prior Audit Determinations
The 2013-15 state budget creates a new protection for taxpayers who were subject to an audit determination by the state Department of Revenue (DOR) since
Interest on Amounts Owed to Taxpayers
The 2013-15 state budget reduces the interest rate on amounts owed by the Department of Revenue (DOR) to taxpayers from 9% to 3%. This change
Eliminate Angel Investment Tax Credit Cap
The 2013-15 state budget eliminates the $47.5 million cap on the maximum amount of angel investment tax credits that the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Elimination of Eighteen Business Tax Credits
The 2013-15 state budget eliminates seventeen business tax credits in 2014 and one in 2015 with the intent of simplifying the state tax code. Each