Tax and Budget

The state budget and the taxes that help finance it have a huge impact on children and families. The budget provides most of the funding for vital government services, such as education, health care, transportation, child welfare and other safety net programs.

For more detailed analysis, visit the Wisconsin Budget Project website.

State Tax Credit an Important Resource for Rural Families

Wisconsin families who live in rural counties are the most likely to benefit from the state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), according to a new report from the Wisconsin Budget Project. The EITC provides a huge boost for Wisconsin’s rural economy and acts as an important resource for working families battling to stay out of poverty. ...

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Invest Resources to Collect Taxes Owed

Wisconsin should devote additional resources to collecting unpaid taxes that are owed to the
state. Increasing the amount of money and staff devoted to enforcing state tax laws would
increase the amount of revenue available to fund vital public services and also reduce the unfair burden on citizens who already pay the
taxes they legally owe.

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Treat Profits from Investments the Same as Income from Work

For tax purposes, Wisconsin should treat profits from investments the same as income from
work. Currently, Wisconsin gives preferential treatment to profits from investments, which results in tax breaks for the best off. Most other states treat profits from investment the same as
income from work.

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