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District of Columbiaworking inWisconsin
Standard — file nonresident return if onsite
Wisconsin
Work State Tax Rate
3.5%-7.65%
Withholding Starts
After $1,500 in income
Law Last Updated
Jul 3, 2025
Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)
If you physically work in Wisconsin, file a nonresident Wisconsin return (tax rate: 3.5%-7.65%). Then file your District of Columbia return and claim the Schedule U credit so you don't get taxed twice on the same income.
Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)
Register for Wisconsin withholding and unemployment. Must withhold Wisconsin tax from Minnesota residents working in Wisconsin. Unemployment applies to the first $14,000 of wages.
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Employee/Individual Tax Source: https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/Withholding/home.aspx
Employer/Withholding Source: https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/Withholding/home.aspx
Row last reviewed: May 8, 2026Home state credit form: Schedule U
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney for your specific situation. All information researched as of March 21, 2026.