The rise of remote work has brought forth numerous changes in the global work environment, with one of the most significant being its impact on tax policy and resources. As more employees transition to working from home, states and countries are grappling with the implications for their tax systems. Remote work blurs the lines of where income is earned. [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar says the 2022 Indiana General Assembly concluded “overall in a good place for the rights of businesses, for the state’s economy and for talent attraction and growth. But the Senate’s failure to support a tax cut that would strengthen the state’s manufacturing sector is a head-scratcher given Indiana’s [...]
During the pandemic, thousands of people migrated out of big cities and into smaller and more rural midwestern towns. The sudden boost in population for many of these communities has resulted in numerous changes — some positive and some negative. Certainly, there are some economic advantages to be had, yet limited infrastructure can only handle so much. The influx [...]
Ask the Question: What is the End Goal? I’ve been thinking recently about the proverb “Necessity is the mother of invention.” That came to me because I keep discussing with our clients the impact that COVID-19 has had on the way companies are doing business. When COVID-19 hit, virtually any company that could operate on a work-from-home (WFH) basis [...]
House Bill 1416 (Remote Worker Grants and Remote Work Sites), authored by Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne), would have established the remote worker grant program, which the Chamber sees as a vehicle communities all across the state can use to attract talent and new, taxpaying residents. However, HB 1416 died this week when the House Ways and Means Committee [...]
HB 1416 – Remote Worker Grants and Remote Work Sites Authored by Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) Establishes the remote worker grant program. Provides that the Indiana Destination Development Corporation shall administer the program, including awarding grants to a new remote worker for qualifying remote worker expenses. Requires that: (1) the corporation; and (2) the commissioner of the Department [...]
The Indiana Chamber is asking the state General Assembly to take steps in 2021 to reinforce Indiana’s status as an economic leader in order to help businesses and their workers emerge from the prolonged pandemic. We unveiled the specific policy actions that will have the most impact on Indiana’s economic recovery at our 2021 Indiana Legislative Preview on Monday: Enhanced legal [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is asking the state General Assembly to take steps in 2021 to reinforce Indiana’s status as an economic leader in order to help businesses and their workers emerge from the prolonged pandemic. At its virtual legislative preview today, the organization unveiled the specific policy actions it believes will have the most impact [...]
