Wisconsin Payroll Services

What is the state minimum wage? 

• $7.25/hour (equals federal minimum wage)

What do I need to know about state withholding tax?

• Wisconsin taxes all income earned by residents, and income earned in Wisconsin for nonresidents.
• Wisconsin has reciprocity agreements with Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan – residents of these states are not required to pay Wisconsin income tax.
• New employers are required to register for a withholding account.  Click here to register online or click here to complete a paper application.
• Withholding Tax FAQs

What forms do employees need to set up state withholding?

• WT-4 – Employee’s Wisconsin Withholding Exemption Certificate
• W-220 – Nonresident Employee’s Withholding Reciprocity Declaration

What do I need to know about unemployment tax?

• 2024 Taxable Wage Base – $14,000
• 2024 New Employer UI Rate – 2.50% for new employers with payroll < $500,000; 3.25% for new employers with payroll > $500,000
• With few exceptions, new employers are required to register for an unemployment tax account. Click here to register.

How do I report new hires to the state?

• Report new hires online
• Fax: (800) 277-8075
• Phone: (888) 300-4473
• Email: [email protected]

How do I submit Child Support payments?

• Remit payment online
• WI SCTF
  Box 74400
  Milwaukee, WI 53274-0400
• Additional contact information

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