Wisconsin State Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate your Wisconsin state income tax and take-home pay for tax year 2026.
Last updated: November 2025 · Note: 2026 brackets pending publication; figures reflect 2025 · Source
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Wisconsin 2026 tax overview
4 brackets; sliding-scale std deduction phases out at higher incomes.
Breakdown
Wisconsin income tax brackets, 2026
Rates apply to each slice of taxable income in turn, not to the whole amount. Reaching the 7.65% bracket does not mean paying 7.65% on everything. Figures are for single filers unless the state uses one schedule for all statuses.
| Taxable income | Rate | Tax on this bracket |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $14,680 | 3.50% | $514 max |
| $14,680 to $29,370 | 4.40% | $646 max |
| $29,370 to $323,290 | 5.30% | $15,578 max |
| Over $323,290 | 7.65% | 7.65% of everything above $323,290 |
Brackets apply to income after the Wisconsin standard deduction of $13,560 single and $25,100 married filing jointly, which is separate from the federal standard deduction.
Wisconsin had not published its final inflation-indexed 2026 thresholds when this page was last reviewed, so the bracket boundaries above are the 2025 figures. The rates are correct; the thresholds will shift slightly upward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 2026 Wisconsin income tax rates?
Wisconsin uses a 4-bracket progressive schedule for 2026, running from 3.50% to 7.65%. The top rate starts at $323,290 of taxable income. 4 brackets; sliding-scale std deduction phases out at higher incomes.
At what income does the top Wisconsin tax rate start?
The 7.65% top rate applies to taxable income above $323,290. Below that, 3 lower brackets apply in sequence, so your average rate is always lower than your top rate.
What is the 2026 Wisconsin standard deduction?
Wisconsin allows a state standard deduction of $13,560 for single filers and $25,100 for married filing jointly in 2026. This is separate from the federal standard deduction, which is $16,100 and $32,200 respectively.
Does Wisconsin have tax reciprocity with neighbouring states?
Yes. Wisconsin has reciprocal agreements with Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan. If you live in one of those states and work in Wisconsin, you file and pay only where you live, and you give your employer the relevant non-residence certificate so Wisconsin tax is not withheld. Without that form the tax is withheld anyway and you have to file a Wisconsin return to get it back.
Does Wisconsin tax Social Security and retirement income?
Wisconsin does not tax Social Security and exempts up to $5,000 of retirement income for filers 65 and over below an income threshold.
What surprises people most about Wisconsin income tax?
Wisconsin's second bracket is unusually wide, so most middle-income households sit in a single 4.4% band across a large income range.