2026 Wisconsin State Income Tax Brackets: Single Filer
Wisconsin 2026 has 4 single filer brackets: 3.50% / 4.40% / 5.30% / 7.65%. Standard deduction up to $13,960 (full through $20,119, phases out to $0 at $136,453). Effective tax rate on $50k-$100k income depends on the phaseout and credits.
Updated May 2026 · Wisconsin Department of Revenue 2026 Form 1-ES rate schedule
Wisconsin 2026 single filer tax bracket schedule
| Bracket | Income range | Rate | Tax on max in bracket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0 – $15,110 | 3.50% | $529 |
| 2 | $15,110 – $51,950 | 4.40% | $1,621 |
| 3 | $51,950 – $332,720 | 5.30% | $14,881 |
| 4 | $332,720+ | 7.65% | , |
Most working professionals fall in the 5.30% bracket (covers $51,950 to $332,720 of Wisconsin taxable income). The 7.65% top rate starts above $332,720.
Wisconsin tax estimate by income (single filer)
| Gross income | Std deduction | Taxable income | WI state tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $12,774 | $17,226 | $622 | 2.07% |
| $50,000 | $10,374 | $39,626 | $1,608 | 3.22% |
| $75,000 | $7,374 | $67,626 | $2,981 | 3.97% |
| $100,000 | $4,374 | $95,626 | $4,465 | 4.46% |
| $150,000 | $0 | $150,000 | $7,346 | 4.90% |
| $250,000 | $0 | $250,000 | $12,646 | 5.06% |
Frequently asked questions
What are the Wisconsin state income tax brackets for single filers in 2026?▼
Wisconsin 2026 single filer income tax brackets per the Wisconsin Department of Revenue: 3.50% on taxable income up to $15,110; 4.40% from $15,110 to $51,950; 5.30% from $51,950 to $332,720; and 7.65% above $332,720. The 5.30% bracket covers most working professionals after the Wisconsin standard deduction.
What is the Wisconsin standard deduction for single filers in 2026?▼
Wisconsin 2026 single filer standard deduction: maximum $13,960 for Wisconsin income up to $20,119. The deduction phases down by 12% of income over $20,120 and is eliminated at $136,453+. Mid-phase example at $50,000 income: standard deduction ~$10,374. At $75,000: ~$7,374.
How much state income tax will I pay in Wisconsin on $50k, $75k, $100k single filer salary?▼
Wisconsin 2026 state tax estimates for single filer (post standard deduction): $50,000 income: taxable ~$39,626, state tax ~$1,608 (effective rate 3.22%). $75,000 income: taxable ~$67,626, state tax ~$2,981 (effective 3.97%). $100,000 income: taxable ~$95,626, state tax ~$4,465 (effective 4.46%). Don't forget federal tax (12-22% bracket) + FICA 7.65% on top. Total federal+state+FICA effective rate for $75k Wisconsin single: ~22-24%.
How does Wisconsin compare to neighboring Minnesota and Illinois?▼
Single filer state tax comparison 2026 on $75,000 income: Wisconsin: state tax around the mid-4% effective range after the standard deduction. Minnesota can be higher because it reaches higher top brackets; Illinois uses a 4.95% flat tax; Iowa uses a lower flat rate; Michigan uses a lower flat rate. Wisconsin does not tax Social Security benefits, but property taxes are high relative to many neighboring states.
What credits and deductions can Wisconsin single filers claim?▼
Top Wisconsin tax credits/deductions for single filers 2026: (1) Itemized Deduction Credit: 5% of federal itemized deductions exceeding WI standard. Helpful only for high-mortgage-interest filers. (2) Homestead Credit: for renters/owners with income <$24,680, max $1,168. (3) Earned Income Credit (EIC): 4% of federal EIC. (4) Property Tax Credit: up to $300 against rent or property tax paid in WI. (5) Child & Dependent Care Credit: % of federal credit. (6) Working Families Credit: single filers with low income. (7) Wisconsin Tuition Expenses subtraction: up to $7,470/student (deduction, not credit). (8) Long-term care insurance subtraction. (9) Health savings account (HSA): federal HSA contributions also reduce WI taxable income. WI does NOT allow standard deduction PLUS itemized; choose one.
When are Wisconsin tax year 2026 returns due?▼
Wisconsin tax year 2026 individual returns are generally due April 15, 2027, matching the federal deadline. Wisconsin estimated payments for the 2026 tax year are generally due April 15, 2026; June 15, 2026; September 15, 2026; and January 15, 2027. Confirm dates with Wisconsin DOR if a weekend, holiday, extension, disaster relief notice, or fiscal-year rule applies.
What is the Wisconsin take-home pay on a $65,000 single filer salary?▼
Wisconsin 2026 take-home calculation, $65,000 single filer: Federal income tax (post $15,000 federal standard deduction): ~$50,000 taxable, federal tax ~$5,890 (effectively 9.1% on gross). Wisconsin state tax: ~$2,387 (post WI standard deduction). FICA (SS 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%): $4,973. Total federal + state + FICA: ~$13,400. Take-home: ~$51,600/year, or $4,300/month. Add 401(k) contributions (typical 6-10%) reducing gross by $3,900-$6,500: take-home roughly $46,000-$50,000 net depending on benefit elections. Pre-tax health insurance another $1,200-$3,600/year reduction.
Is Wisconsin a high-tax state for single filers?▼
Wisconsin ranks 11th highest state for combined state + local tax burden 2026 per Tax Foundation analysis. Above national average but well below New York, California, Hawaii, Minnesota, Illinois (when including all taxes). Single filer total burden $75k income (state income tax + property tax + sales tax + excise): ~10.4% of income vs national ~9.6% average. Wisconsin sales tax 5% state + 0.5% county (most counties) = 5.5% effective: moderate. Property tax 1.61% effective rate: high (10th nationally). State income tax effective ~4-5%: moderate. Wisconsin's tax mix favors mid-income earners (5.30% bracket covers $27k-$304k) but penalizes high earners (7.65% top rate kicks in at $304k for singles, low threshold). Best for: dual-income families, modest earners using credits. Worst for: high-income singles facing top bracket.