Court upholds Milwaukee orchestra taxes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A state appeals court has ruled the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra isn't entitled to a $700,000 sales tax refund.
The orchestra filed tax returns in July 1997 claiming a refund of $719,456 in taxes it paid on its sales, including ticket sales directly to patrons and through Ticketmaster. The orchestra argued its concerts were educational or charitable and not taxable.
The state's Tax Appeals Commission said the concerts were entertainment events and taxable.
The 4th District Court of Appeals agreed. The court said it must defer to the commission because state lawmakers charged the panel with administering tax statutes and the commission has experience in such matters.
The orchestra's attorney didn't immediately return a message.
Apr 16, 2009 at 8:13 p.m.
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And the band played on...
Or maybe not.
Apr 16, 2009 at 3:51 p.m.
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Boy, now the question is whether they were allowed to continue claiming this while the case appealed, and if they are now $700,000 x 11 years in the hole.
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I am surprised there isn't an exception for non-profits, though. This may move to the legislature next.
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