TRSA, in partnership with WATS, the Wisconsin Association of Textile Services, held several meetings in 2023 aimed at getting legislation introduced in Wisconsin that would allow the linen, uniform and facility services industry to utilize the state’s Manufacturing and Agricultural Tax Credit. Doing so would cut the industry’s tax liability in half. The meetings made an impact, as late last year a draft of the bill emerged in both houses of the Wisconsin State Legislature.

The legislation, LRB 5089 in the State Assembly (LRB 5397 is the State Senate bill), addresses a classification inconsistency, thus ensuring that the industry receives ...