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Wisconsin Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Wisconsin taxes capital gains as ordinary income. Combined top rate: 31.5%.

Step 1: Your income before the capital gain

Your existing taxable income determines which federal capital gains bracket applies (0%, 15%, or 20%).

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Standard deduction (single): $16,100

Or use the Wisconsin Income Tax Calculator for a detailed breakdown.

⚠️ This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only. It is not financial, tax, or legal advice. Your actual results may vary.

Wisconsin Capital Gains Rules

  • 30% exclusion for farm assets, 60% for WI small business

    WI allows 30% exclusion on gains from farm assets and 60% exclusion on gains from qualifying WI small businesses

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wisconsin distinguish between short-term and long-term gains?
No. At the state level, Wisconsin taxes both short-term and long-term capital gains as ordinary income. The federal preferential rates (0%/15%/20%) still apply to long-term gains for the federal portion.
How does Wisconsin tax capital gains?
Wisconsin taxes capital gains as ordinary income using progressive brackets. The top marginal rate is 7.6%, but your effective rate depends on your total taxable income.
What is the combined capital gains tax rate in Wisconsin?
The maximum combined rate is 31.5% (federal 20% + NIIT 3.8% + state 7.6%). Most filers pay less because of progressive brackets and the federal 0%/15% rates.

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