Tax proposal scares small contractors

Published: July 1, 2009
Tags: Matt’s Electric Inc., tax, Wisconsin Builders Association, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, withholding, worker misclassification
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Paul Snyder
paul.snyder@dailyreporter.com

Matt’s Electric Inc. might shut down if the state chooses to withhold 2 percent of earnings generated by small and independent contractors.
“I can’t absorb that,” said Matt Feyuerherm, president of the small electrical contractor in Ellsworth. “I’m lucky I made it through last year. We pay enough already.”
But Feyuerherm might not have a choice [...]

Tax proposal blindsides industry

Published: May 29, 2009
Tags: American Subcontractors Association of Wisconsin, Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin Inc., state budget, tax, Wisconsin Builders Association, Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, worker misclassification

Paul Snyder
paul.snyder@dailyreporter.com
Builder groups are lashing out at a late addition to the state budget that would establish new rules for independent contractors and set stiff penalties for worker misclassification.
“If your intention is to talk about worker misclassification, then you shouldn’t just focus in on or target the construction industry,” said Brad Boycks, director of government [...]