Wisconsin law
Tax Laws in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin imposes a progressive personal income tax with rates from 3.5% to 7.65% (tax year 2025). Wisconsin has no local income taxes. State sales and use tax is 5% with a 0.5% county option available; combined rates are relatively low among U.S. states. Wisconsin has no state estate tax or inheritance tax as of 2026. Wisconsin conforms selectively to federal taxable income with specific state modifications.
Last verified: 2026-04-20
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Key Wisconsin Statutes
Wisconsin's personal-income-tax framework. Four brackets with rates from 3.50% to 7.65%.
Wisconsin's 5% state sales tax; most counties add a 0.5% local option, and specific regions (e.g., stadium districts) may add further local taxes.
Wisconsin has no state estate or inheritance tax.
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