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Business Day in Madison is the state’s premier gathering of business leaders, hosted annually by WMC at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center. This event brings industry leaders from all over the state together to discuss important issues facing the business community and our state. We invite you to attend what is certain to be an insightful program.
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WMC's Latest Employer Survey
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce represents businesses of all sizes and from every sector of the economy. The Wisconsin Employer Survey, taken each winter and summer, provides a snapshot of where Wisconsin’s employers stand on important issues and outlines their economic outlook for both Wisconsin and the United States.
Results are released to the public and published in multiple reports.
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WMC’s 2013 Tax Policy Toolkit
The 2013-15 state budget includes significant tax policy reforms that will improve the business climate in Wisconsin, including tax relief amounting to nearly $986 million
June 19, 2013
Extending the R&D Tax Credit to Pass-Through Entities
Under previous Wisconsin law, only C corporations were eligible to claim the federal research & development expense credit at the state level. The 2013-15 state
June 17, 2013
Federalizing Net Operating Loss Rules
The 2013-15 state budget adopts federal rules for net operating losses for individual income tax. Beginning in 2014, net operating losses can be carried forward
June 17, 2013
Municipal Fees Appeals Process
The 2013-15 state budget creates an appeals process by which a citizen may challenge an unreasonably high municipal fee in the state Tax Appeals Commission
June 14, 2013
Additional Income Tax Cuts if the Marketplace Fairness Act is Adopted
If federal law is changed to allow the collection of state sales taxes on out-of-state retailers (the Marketplace Fairness Act), the 2013-15 state budget requires
June 14, 2013
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
June 14, 2013