Taxes

Free Tax Assistance Available Across Wisconsin

MADISON — Just over three weeks remain in the individual income tax filing season, and many residents have yet to file their tax returns. The Department of Revenue (DOR) encourages those who need help preparing their returns and Homestead Credit claims to visit a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site.

Real Estate Transfer Return Legislation Improves Efficiency, Security

MADISON — The State Senate today passed a bill regarding the confidentiality and electronic filing of real estate transfer returns, similar to one passed earlier this week by the State Assembly. The Department of Revenue (DOR) applauds this legislation as a step forward in governmental efficiency and privacy protection.

Governor Doyle Announces $169,000 for Main Street Ingredients, LLC

MADISON, November 14, 2007 - Governor Jim Doyle today announced $169,000 in Community Development Zone tax credits for Main Street Ingredients, LLC, a La Crosse-based manufacturer.

Tax Bill Offers Immediate Relief to Wisconsin Families

Rep. Kind with Ways and Means Committee Extends Tax Deductions, Prevents Alternative Minimum Tax from Hitting 50,000 Western Wisconsin Families
Washington, D.C., November 1, 2007 – U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, in his position as a member of the powerful tax-writing House Committee on Ways and Means, today advanced H.R. 3996, the Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007. […]

Governor Doyle Uses Veto Pen to Increase Property Taxes

Oct. 31, 2007 — As a part of the compromise state budget package that Governor Jim Doyle agreed to with leaders of the state legislature, local property tax levy increases were to be capped at two percent for the next two years.  Basically, under the agreed upon budget provision, county, city, town and village governments […]

Governor Doyle Announces Wisconsin Awarded $120 Million in New Markets Tax Credits

MADISON, October 05, 2007 – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Wisconsin is the recipient of $120 million in federal New Markets Tax Credits to help promote investment in distressed areas, including historic preservation, affordable housing, Brownfields, and commercial development. The award will go to the Wisconsin Community Development Legacy Fund (WCDLF), a nonprofit organization formed […]

Governor Doyle Announces $1.75 Million to Help Logistics Health Double Workforce

Project Will Create 350 New Jobs, Retain 320 Jobs in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, September 25, 2007 - Governor Jim Doyle announced today that Logistics Health Incorporated will receive $1.75 million in Enterprise Development Zone Tax Credits to help the company create 350 new jobs in La Crosse - nearly doubling its workforce.

Senator Leibham Makes Another Plea to Stop Property Tax Increase

“Let’s work on Saturday to protect our taxpayers.”
STATE CAPITOL, Sept. 28, 2007 — Once again this morning, State Senator Joe Leibham (R-Sheboygan) has requested Democratic Senate Majority Leader Judy Robson (D-Beloit) to schedule a vote on a compromise K-12 education funding package before a critical deadline that could trigger a massive property tax increase.

Senator Leibham Makes Final Request to Avoid Property Tax Increase

Inaction by Senate this week could cost property taxpayers $600 million
STATE CAPITOL, Sept. 27, 2007 — State Senator Joe Leibham (R-Sheboygan) has made a final request to Democratic Senate Majority Leader Judy Robson (D-Beloit) to schedule a vote on a compromise K-12 education funding package before a critical Friday deadline. The bi-partisan proposal has already been […]

Protecting Property Taxpayers

Without a doubt, state budget negotiations are moving at a painfully slow pace. While this may be frustrating for some, it is also somewhat understandable. The budgets passed by Senate Democrats and Governor Jim Doyle and the budget passed by the Assembly Republicans contain major differences in regard to the fiscal direction in which our […]