Wisconsin tax policies and rates

Wisconsin is promoting a policy of lower taxes on citizens and businesses in the state. A number of pro-business policies and programs have recently been implemented to support business growth.

  • Wisconsin Qualified New Business Venture (QNBV) program
    Legislation was recently passed to extend this successful program which provides a 25% tax credit on equity investment in qualified new business ventures.
  • Venture Capital Investment program
    A new program that will provide venture capital to qualified start-up businesses in the target industries of advanced manufacturing, engineering products, agriculture, information technology, medical-device and medical-imaging industries.

Learn more about the state and county sales tax and how Wisconsin's tax climate compares to other states.