Wisconsin has a graduated state individual income tax with rates ranging from 3.5% to 7.65%, a flat corporate income tax rate of 7.9%, and a state sales tax of 5%.
Local sales and property taxes vary by county and city.
Individual Income Tax Rates
Wisconsin utilizes a progressive income tax system with four brackets based on income and filing status.
| Income Range (Single Filers) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $14,320 | 3.5% |
| $14,320 to $28,640 | 4.4% |
| $28,640 to $315,310 | 5.3% |
| Over $315,310 | 7.65% |
For married couples filing jointly, the income brackets are different:
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| Income Range (Married, Jointly) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $19,090 | 3.5% |
| $19,090 to $38,190 | 4.4% |
| $38,190 to $420,420 | 5.3% |
| Over $420,420 | 7.65% |
Other State Taxes
- Sales Tax: The statewide sales tax rate is 5%. Most counties impose an additional 0.5% local sales tax, bringing the combined rate to 5.5% in most areas. The average combined state and local sales tax rate is approximately 5.72%. In Milwaukee County, the county tax is 0.9%, and the City of Milwaukee has an additional 2% sales tax, resulting in a combined rate of 7.9% in the city. You can find specific local rates using the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s sales tax rate lookup.
- Corporate Tax: Wisconsin has a flat corporate income tax rate of 7.9%.
- Property Tax: Property taxes are locally assessed and vary significantly by county. The average effective property tax rate on owner-occupied housing is about 1.25% statewide.
- Estate/Inheritance Tax: Wisconsin does not have an estate or inheritance tax
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