WisTax

• WISTAX

  22 Counties Trail State in Job Growth

  Oct 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance

  They lack access to major highways, universities, and high-speed internet

• Local Government Finances Are Stable

  Sep 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance

  Survey show most in better shape than last year. But schools are a big concern.

• School Spending Falls Below National Average

  Aug 29th, 2017 by Todd A. Berry

  First time in modern memory. Driven by statewide salary, benefits decline.

• Yes, State Budget Is Late

  Jul 19th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance

  Only one budget later since 1977. And 46 other state legislatures are already done.

• Home Values Still Below 2008 Peak

  Jun 28th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance

  Statewide residential values in 2016 were 4.4% below 2008.

• Wisconsin’s Deficit Is Growing

  May 11th, 2017 by Todd A. Berry

  Walker cut deficit in half, but has since grown it, could hit $2.1 billion.

• State Prison Population Rising Again

  May 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance

  Up 3.4% in last three years. Many are returnees who violated rules of probation.

• State Income Tax Hits Middle Class

  Apr 16th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance

  Versus other states, falls hardest on incomes of $50,000 to $150,000.

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  You Pay Many Hidden Taxes

  Apr 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance

  From fishing poles to beer to phone bills, lots of local, state, federal fees.

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  School Spending Referendums Highest Ever

  Mar 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance

  83 referendums in 2016, 77% approved, totaling $1.35 billion.

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  State-Local Tax Burden Lowest Since 1962

  Feb 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance

  Now ranks 16th in the nation.

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  Wisconsin Property Taxes Up By 1.6%

  Dec 22nd, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance

  School districts up just 0.1%, while technical colleges have biggest hike, up 4.2%.