Wisconsin Tax Rates, Collections, and Burdens
How does Wisconsin’s tax code compare? Wisconsin has a graduated individual income tax, with rates ranging from 3.54 percent to 7.65 percent. Wisconsin also has a flat 7.90 percent corporate income tax rate. Wisconsin has a 5.00 percent state sales tax rate, a max local sales tax rate of 2.90 percent, and an average combined state and local sales tax rate of 5.696 percent. Wisconsin’s tax system ranks 24th overall on our 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index.
Each state’s tax code is a multifaceted system with many moving parts, and Wisconsin is no exception. The first step towards understanding Wisconsin’s tax code is knowing the basics. How does Wisconsin collect tax revenue? Click the tabs below to learn more! You can also explore our state tax maps, which are compiled from our annual publication, Facts & Figures: How Does Your State Compare?