Wisconsin Tax Tables for 2020
The 2020 Wisconsin Tax Tables summarise the state-level rules applied to wages, deductions, credits and taxable income. These tables match the rules used by the Wisconsin State Tax Calculator 2020.
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Wisconsin Tax Tables for 2020
The tables below outline the income tax structure, deduction amounts, state-level credits and payroll-related rules used for Wisconsin in 2020. Wisconsin uses filing-status–specific progressive income tax tables. Income is divided into brackets and each portion is taxed at its marginal rate. The table below shows the full structure for this filing status. For a full explanation of marginal brackets, see our Tax Tables guide.
Single – Progressive Tax Brackets (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Single filers in Wisconsin for 2020. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 11,970.00 | 3.54% |
| 2 | $ 11,970.00 to $ 23,930.00 | 4.65% |
| 3 | $ 23,930.00 to $ 263,480.00 | 5.3% |
| 4 | $ 263,480.00 and over | 7.65% |
Married filing jointly – Progressive Tax Brackets (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing jointly filers in Wisconsin for 2020. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 15,960.00 | 3.54% |
| 2 | $ 15,960.00 to $ 31,910.00 | 4.65% |
| 3 | $ 31,910.00 to $ 351,310.00 | 5.3% |
| 4 | $ 351,310.00 and over | 7.65% |
Married filing separately – Progressive Tax Brackets (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing separately filers in Wisconsin for 2020. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 7,980.00 | 3.54% |
| 2 | $ 7,980.00 to $ 7,980.00 | 4.65% |
| 3 | $ 7,980.00 to $ 7,980.00 | 5.3% |
| 4 | $ 7,980.00 and over | 7.65% |
Head of household – Progressive Tax Brackets (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Head of household filers in Wisconsin for 2020. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 11,970.00 | 3.54% |
| 2 | $ 11,970.00 to $ 23,930.00 | 4.65% |
| 3 | $ 23,930.00 to $ 263,480.00 | 5.3% |
| 4 | $ 263,480.00 and over | 7.65% |
Widowed – Progressive Tax Brackets (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Widowed filers in Wisconsin for 2020. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 15,960.00 | 3.54% |
| 2 | $ 15,960.00 to $ 31,910.00 | 4.65% |
| 3 | $ 31,910.00 to $ 351,310.00 | 5.3% |
| 4 | $ 351,310.00 and over | 7.65% |
Wisconsin Standard Deduction(2020)
State-level standard deduction amounts for each filing status.
| Filing Status | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single | $11,050 |
| Married filing jointly | $20,470 |
| Married filing separately | $11,050 |
| Head of household | $11,050 |
| Widowed | $20,470 |
Wisconsin Payroll Taxes(2020)
Payroll taxes set at the state level, separate from federal FICA.
| Tax | Rate | Wage Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Insurance Tax | 0% | No cap |
Wisconsin Tax Tables for Related Years
These related years are often reviewed together for comparing bracket changes, deductions and Wisconsin updates:
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning note: Mid-year raise or new job in 2020
Update the WI calculator with your new annualized pay and adjust pre-tax contributions to stay on target. Consider a one-time extra WI withholding if you were under-withheld earlier in the year.
Should I choose Roth or Traditional contributions this year?
Traditional boosts take-home now; Roth keeps take-home lower now but withdrawals can be tax-free. Compare in our Roth vs Traditional tool.
How do I shift from a large refund to break-even in WI?
Reduce extra withholding and align pre-tax saving to your goals; the line-by-line view shows your projected year-end position.
Deep dive: Combining wages with investment income in WI
Run interest/dividends via Schedule B and gains via Schedule D. Those feed federal AGI and can influence WI taxable income. Pre-tax contributions and certain adjustments can offset income to slightly lower your overall effective rate.
Adding an HSA mid-year—will WI reflect it?
Yes—enter YTD and remaining contributions to update WI and federal taxable wages.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.