Compare state tax rates and rules — on income, ordinary purchases, gas, sin products, property, and more — across the U.S. Go to the Kiplinger Tax Map Wisconsin Add to State Compare List | View List View State Compare List (0) selected | Compare up to 5 The Bottom Line Least Tax-Friendly Wisconsin combines high income and property taxes to join our list of the top ten least tax-friendly states. Many residents of the Badger State will find themselves in the 6.27% bracket, which kicks in on income above only $22,900 for singles and $30,540 for joint filers (2018 brackets). And we estimate that property taxes for a $400,000 home in the state would run about $7,695 per year. On the plus side, sales taxes run low.Wisconsin’s beer tax is tied for the second-lowest in the country. So at least Cheeseheads can have a cold one with their brat without having to pay too much tax. Sales Tax 5% state levy. Municipalities can add up to 1.75% to that, but in most locations the local rate is 0.5%, with the average combined rate at 5.44%, according to the Tax Foundation. Income Tax Range Low: 4.0% (on up to $11,450 of taxable income for singles or up to $15,270 for married couples)High: 7.65% (on taxable income over $252,150 for singles or over $336,200 for married couples) Motor Fuel Taxes Gasoline: $0.3290 per gallon. Diesel: $0.3290 per gallon. Property Taxes In Wisconsin, residents pay an average of $1,924 in taxes per $100,000 of assessed home value. Vehicle Taxes Sales tax is charged at the rate set by the county where the purchaser resides. Sin Taxes Cigarettes: $2.52 per packMoist snuff: 100% of manufacturer priceOther tobacco products: 71% of manufacturer price (no more than $0.50 per cigar)Vapor products: $0.05 per milliliterBeer: $0.06 per gallonWine: $0.25 per gallon Liquor: $3.25 per gallon Taxes On Wireless Service 8.99% Inheritance and Estate Taxes None. About our methodology