Wisconsin Income Tax Guide (2026)
Wisconsin (WI) — wage income tax structure: progressive. Data status: simplified. Last verified 2026-07-20.
Calculator
Structure
progressive
Sample state tax*
$3,588.36
Marginal (state)
5.30%
Est. net after fed+FICA+state*
$58,004.14
*Illustrative single filer with $75,000 wages treated as AGI/taxable for state preview (no state deduction modeling). Federal uses the standard deduction. Not a filing worksheet.
Wisconsin income tax rates and brackets
| Rate | Taxable income (single, cents→USD) |
|---|---|
| 3.50% | $0.00 – $14,320.00 |
| 4.40% | $14,320.01 – $28,640.00 |
| 5.30% | $28,640.01 – $315,310.00 |
| 7.65% | $315,310.01 and above |
Federal, state and FICA take-home breakdown
On the $75,000 single-filer sample: federal income tax $7,670.00, employee FICA $5,737.50, state income tax $3,588.36. Approximate taxable income after federal standard deduction ≈ $58,900 (federal only).
Notes and caveats
- Progressive brackets for TY2026. Joint thresholds are simplified (often ~2× single) unless noted; verify filing-status tables before filing. Top marginal rate ≈ 7.65%.
Official sources
Tax Foundation — 2026 state income tax rates and brackets . Always confirm with the Wisconsin taxing agency before filing.