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MADISON — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce released the second episode of its limited video series based on WMC Foundation’s Wisconsin
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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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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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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
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,
June 14, 2013
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.
June 14, 2013
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,
June 14, 2013
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
June 14, 2013
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
June 14, 2013