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Does Wisconsin tax Social Security?

Does not tax Social Security

No. Wisconsin does not tax Social Security.

What the Wisconsin Department of Revenue says

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“Wisconsin does not tax social security benefits.”

Individual Income Tax: Retired Persons, Wisconsin Department of Revenue

Federal tax is a separate question

Even though Wisconsin does not tax it, the IRS can still tax part of your Social Security on your federal return. Whether it does depends on your other income. Our taxable Social Security calculator follows the IRS worksheet line by line, and this guide explains the rule.

You can ask Social Security to withhold federal tax from each payment. Withholding for Wisconsin state tax, if you need it, is arranged with the state, not with Social Security. State rules change with new laws, so check with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue before you file.

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