Tax resources for promoting short-term recovery and long-term growth in Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s economy has taken one hit after another in 2020, causing thousands of people to lose their jobs, pushing businesses to the brink and draining public coffers. On Tax Day, the Badger Institute and Tax Foundation hosted a virtual symposium titled, “Reviving Wisconsin's Economy Through Tax Reform.” Katherine Loughead, senior policy analyst at the Tax Foundation, discussed pro-growth tax options, tax implications of the federal CARES Act and ideas for reforming the state’s unemployment insurance. Below are resources for anyone interested in reviving Wisconsin’s economy through meaningful tax reform.
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** Tax Options to Promote Short-Term Recovery and Long-Term Economic Growth in Wisconsin
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By Katherine Loughead, Senior Policy Analyst, Tax Foundation

Wisconsin, like every state, is experiencing a great deal of economic uncertainty amid the
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Reviving Wisconsin's Economy Through Tax Reform

In this Tax Day webinar, Tax Foundation Senior Policy Analyst Katherine Loughead and Badger Institute President Mike Nichols discuss tax reform options that can stimulate growth, revive businesses and refill government coffers.

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Katherine Loughead's slide presentation from the Tax Day webinar can be found here ([link removed]) .
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For more ideas on creating a pro-growth economy in the Badger State, please visit Wisconsin Tax Options: A Guide to Fair, Simple, Pro-Growth Reform ([link removed]) .

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