Wisconsin Earned Income Tax Credit

Wisconsin was among the first states to adopt an EITC program, offering working families with at least one qualifying child a percentage refund of the taxes they pay.

Wisconsin’s EITC is calculated based on a percentage of the federal credit for which filers are eligible and varies depending on the number of qualifying children.

NO. OF CHILD	EITC
0	—
1	4%
2	11%
3 or more	34%

For example, for workers with three or more children, the Wisconsin ETIC equals 34% of the federal ETIC or about $2,736 in tax credit. A filer in Wisconsin without dependent children is not eligible for the state EITC.

NO. OF CHILD	EITC
0	—
1	$173
2	$787
3 or more	$2,736

FAQ

How do I claim the Wisconsin credit?

To claim the credit, file your federal return with Schedule EIC and your Wisconsin income tax return (Form 1), entering the credit on the earned income credit line. You must file both returns even if you owe no tax.

Wisconsin Department of Revenue
(608) 266-2486