Properly characterizing workers as employees versus independent contractors is a continuing dilemma. Employees subject employers to financial and record-keeping obligations, involving withholding, payroll taxes, overtime, unemployment compensation and workers compensation. Independent contractors, on the other hand, do not subject employers to many of these obligations. Generally, the test of employment versus independent contractor status involves.

During the past year, several Wisconsin tax changes were enacted. Three deserve special attention. Deduction for New Employees Effective for tax year 2011 (tax returns now being filed), businesses that increased the number of full-time equivalent Wisconsin employees may claim a special deduction. The deduction is $4,000 per eligible employee for businesses with gross receipts of.

FOS congratulates Bruce O’Neill, Matt O’Neill and Ken Barczak for being named Super Lawyers, all for the 6th year in a row. They were formally recognized in the December, 2011 Super Lawyer edition of Milwaukee Magazine as top Wisconsin business litigation attorneys. Senior partner Bruce O’Neill specializes in commercial litigation and family law, and has.

Everyone loves a home-field advantage. In sports, teams strive during the regular season to achieve the tangible and intangible benefits of home-field advantage over their opponents in the post-season playoffs. The fan support and friendly, familiar surroundings give the home team a definite advantage in its battle to come out on top. The same may.