USA State Payroll Rates + Resources: State of Wisconsin
Purpose
The purpose of this documentation is to outline the 2020 payroll tax rates and submittal partners for the state of Wisconsin.
Good to Know!
We recommend that you make all payroll tax payments as soon as you process payroll.
Unemployment Insurance
Partner: State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
2020 Taxable Wage Limit: $14,000
2020 New Employer Rate: 3.05% (For employers with under $500,000 in Payroll AND who are NOT in the Construction Industry.)
The construction industry has its own new employer rate of 3.75% for employers with payroll less than $500,000.
For more details, see Unemployment Insurance Reporting & Payments.
State Income Tax Withholding
Partner: Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Wisconsin Income Tax Withholding Methods - See Page 23+
Form: WT-4
For more details, see Filing State Income Taxes, W-2s, and 1099s.