Wisconsin Capital Gains Calculator

Calculate your federal and Wisconsin capital gains tax liability

2025

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Wisconsin Capital Gains Tax

Wisconsin taxes capital gains as ordinary income up to 7.65% but allows a 30% deduction on long-term gains (60% for farm assets).

Wisconsin offers special deductions on capital gains

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Wisconsin Capital Gains Tax Highlights

Top rate 7.65%
30% deduction on long-term gains
60% deduction for farm assets
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Calculate your capital gains tax for Wisconsin

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📊 Enter your annual taxable income before including this capital gain. This determines your capital gains tax bracket.

📊 Choose your investment holding period

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Tax Calculation Results

Your capital gain is: $0.00
Estimated capital gains tax: $0.00
Federal Tax: $0.00
Wisconsin Tax: $0.00
Net Proceeds After Tax: $0.00
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%
Disclaimer: Estimate excludes NII taxes, deductions, credits, and losses. Consult a tax advisor.

How Wisconsin Taxes Capital Gains

Wisconsin taxes capital gains as ordinary income up to 7.65% but allows a 30% deduction on long-term gains (60% for farm assets).

Special Deduction Available

30% deduction on long-term capital gains (60% for farm assets)

2025 Tax Brackets

0% Rate (Single): Up to $48,350
15% Rate (Single): $48,351 - $533,400
20% Rate (Single): Over $533,400

Wisconsin Tax Details

Tax Rate Structure

Wisconsin provides preferential treatment for certain types of capital gains.

Key Requirements

Available Deduction: 30%

On qualifying gains

Filing Required: If gain exceeds threshold
State Due Date: April 15

Wisconsin Tax Strategies

  • • Maximize deductions by holding assets for required periods
  • • Time gains to optimize deduction benefits
  • • Consider staggering sales across tax years

• Consult with Wisconsin tax professional for complex situations

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Real Estate in Wisconsin

Real estate capital gains in Wisconsin are subject to both federal and state tax considerations:

Wisconsin Real Estate Deductions

Wisconsin offers 30% deduction on long-term capital gains (60% for farm assets) for capital gains, including real estate transactions. This can significantly reduce your state tax liability.

Primary Residence

Federal Rules

Federal Exclusion: $250K/$500K
Holding Period: 2 of 5 years

Wisconsin State Rules

State deduction available

30% deduction on long-term capital gains (60% for farm assets)

Additional Requirements:
  • • Follows federal IRC Section 121. The 30% state capital gains deduction also applies to qualifying gains.

Investment Property

Tax Deferral Strategies

1031 Like-Kind Exchanges

Defer federal taxes on investment property exchanges

1031 Conformity: ✓ Yes
Bonus Depreciation: ✗ Not Allowed

Transfer Costs

Transfer Tax

State Rate: $0.30 per $100 of value (Real Estate Transfer Fee)
Paid By: seller
Available Exemptions:
  • • Certain family transfers
  • • Transfers to secure a debt.

Recording Fees

Deed Recording: $30 flat fee.
Mortgage Recording: $30 flat fee.
Additional Fees:
  • • Uniform fee statewide.
Special Deductions & Notes:
  • • The 30% exclusion applies to long-term gains from investment properties.

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Property Tax Exemptions

Homestead

$1K

Maximum exemption

Wisconsin Real Estate Specifics

• Wisconsin has a Real Estate Transfer Fee of 0.3%, paid by the seller.

• The state does not conform to federal bonus depreciation.

• The Homestead Credit is an income tax credit for property taxes paid, available to both homeowners and renters with low-to-moderate income.

• The Lottery and Gaming Credit provides a direct reduction on property tax bills for primary residences.

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Wisconsin Filing Requirements

Due Dates
Annual Return: April 15
Extension: October 15
Quarterly Est.:
January 15
April 15
June 15
September 15
Required Forms
  • • Form 1
  • • Capital gains schedule
  • • Federal Form 8949 & Schedule D
Payment Options
  • • Online payment portal
  • • Electronic funds transfer
  • • Check or money order

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