Coalition Against New Taxes – Initial Press Release
February 16, 2009
CONTACT:
Bill G. Smith – (608) 255-6083
State Director – National Federation of Independent Business
Bill Babcock – (608) 257-8477
Executive Director – Wisconsin Society of Architects
(Madison) – A large and diverse coalition of Wisconsin professional and small business groups has formed to voice their sharp opposition to any proposal that would expand the sales tax to professional or business services.
The “Coalition Against New Taxes” includes nineteen organizations concerned that the expansion of a sales tax on services will have a direct and immediate negative impact on consumers and small businesses located throughout Wisconsin.
“The Coalition wants to educate the public and policy makers on the devastating economic impact of any proposal that would expand the sales tax to professional and business services,” said Bill G. Smith, State Director of NFIB. A list of coalition members is attached.
Members
AAA Wisconsin
American Advertising Federation – Madison Chapter
Midwest Equipment Dealers Association
National Federation of Independent Business
Outdoor Advertising Association of Wisconsin
State Bar of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners
Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors
Wisconsin Automotive Aftermarket Association
Wisconsin Automotive Parts Association
Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association
Wisconsin Community Papers
Wisconsin Grocers Association, Inc.
Wisconsin Independent Businesses Inc.
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Wisconsin Newspaper Association
Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Wisconsin Society of Architects