Wisconsin Tax Policy & Rates 2026
Income tax, sales tax, property tax, and overall tax burden for Wisconsin in 2026, with political context.
No
No Income Tax
7.65% (top)
Income Tax Rate
#17
Tax Burden Rank (1=highest)
#39
Property Tax Rank (1=highest)
Tax Policy Overview
Wisconsin has above-average income and corporate taxes and moderate property taxes. Governor Evers and the Republican legislature have clashed over income tax cuts. Republicans passed tax cuts that Evers signed some of and vetoed others.
Key Tax Rates
| Tax Type | Rate / Status |
|---|---|
| Income Tax | 7.65% (top) |
| No Income Tax | No |
| Sales Tax | 5.0% (+local up to 5.6%) |
| No Sales Tax | No |
| Corporate Tax | 7.9% |
| Property Tax Rank | #39 nationally (1=highest) |
| Overall Tax Burden Rank | #17 nationally (1=highest) |
Political Context
Wisconsin has a unique political situation of a Democratic governor with a Republican supermajority in the legislature. Tax policy has been contentious — Republicans pass cuts, Evers vetoes some. The Republican income tax cut packages have been structured to benefit lower and middle income earners in some instances, making straight partisan opposition difficult.