Wisconsin 1099 Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate your self-employment taxes as a Wisconsin freelancer or contractor. Includes SE tax (15.3%), the 50% SE deduction, federal income tax, and Wisconsin state income tax.
Wisconsin Tax Overview for 1099 Workers
Wisconsin has a four-bracket progressive income tax with rates from 3.5% to 7.65%. Wisconsin's top rate of 7.65% applies to income above $332,720, but the 5.3% bracket kicks in at just $51,950, meaning many middle-class earners face rates well above the national average. Wisconsin's standard deduction of $13,960 for single filers is moderate. No Wisconsin city charges a local income tax on wages. Wisconsin consistently ranks as a higher-tax state in the Midwest, particularly compared to neighbors Iowa (3.8% flat) and Michigan (4.25% flat). Minnesota to the west has higher rates overall, making Wisconsin slightly more attractive for upper-middle earners by comparison. Milwaukee workers pay only Wisconsin state tax with no additional city income tax.
Wisconsin Tax Brackets 2026
| Tax Rate | Income Range | Max Tax in Bracket |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5% | $0 – $15,110 | $529 |
| 4.4% | $15,110 – $51,950 | $1,621 |
| 5.3% | $51,950 – $332,720 | $14,881 |
| 7.6% | $332,720 – and above | — |