Wisconsin Tax Calculators.
Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Wisconsin. Returns for tax year 2026 are generally filed in 2027; source links and last-verified dates are shown below.Tax year 2026 means income earned during calendar year 2026; those returns are generally filed in 2027. State and local sales tax rates can change during the year, so confirm current rules before filing or remitting tax.
Income Tax
Wisconsin has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets ranging from 3.5% to 7.65%. The top rate applies to income over $332,720 for single filers. Wisconsin offers its own standard deduction that phases out at higher incomes.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $15,110 | 3.5% |
| $15,110 - $51,950 | 4.4% |
| $51,950 - $332,720 | 5.3% |
| Over $332,720 | 7.65% |
Sales Tax
Qualifying food and food ingredients are exempt; candy, soft drinks and prepared food have exceptions. Qualifying prescribed human medicines are exempt. Combined rates shown are population-weighted July 1, 2026 estimates; actual item and local rates vary.
Wisconsin’s top marginal income-tax rate is 7.65%. Its general state sales rate is 5%, with local taxes and exemptions affecting purchases. Property taxes are another distinct household cost; no automatic cross-tax offset is calculated.
What is Wisconsin's income tax rate?
Wisconsin has four tax brackets: 3.5%, 4.4%, 5.3%, and 7.65%. The top rate applies to income over $332,720 for single filers.
Does Wisconsin tax groceries?
Qualifying food and food ingredients are exempt from Wisconsin’s 5% state sales tax. Candy, soft drinks and prepared food have exceptions.
How does Wisconsin compare to Minnesota?
Wisconsin’s top marginal income-tax rate is 7.65%, compared with Minnesota’s 9.85%; their general state sales rates are 5% and 6.875% respectively. Both states exempt qualifying food, with product-specific rules. Property taxes also apply in both states and depend on local levies and the property; no claim of similar effective property-tax levels is made.
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