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Wisconsin State Income Tax

Wisconsin state tax basis is the Federal Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).

Interest/Divident Income: Interest and Divident income from U.S. government bonds are exempt from State Taxes.

Rent Income: Same as federal, except state farm loss provision

Capital Gain: 60% exclusion for assets held more than one year; deduction for net capital losses limited to $500. Gains from qualified small business stock and family business sales are excluded.

Unemployment Income: Limited exclusion as provided under 1986 federal law.

Social Security Benefits: Up to 50% are taxable

State Bond Interest: Taxable except certain Wisconsin obligations

Health Savings Accounts: There is no provision for state tax tax deduction from for the Health Saving Accounts.

Disability: Exclusion of up to $5,200 per year

Lottery: Same as federal.

Federal Income Tax: Not deductible

Other Taxes: 50% exclusion for medical insurance costs of employees not covered by employer-provided insurance. Deductions for contributions to a Wisconsin college savings program, Wisconsin higher education expenses, adoption expenses, organ donation expenses, and long-term care insurance. Distributions from a passive foreign investment company are taxable.

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Last Updated ( Friday, 11 September 2009 04:28 )