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This information was last verified on May 8, 2026. Tax laws may have changed since then.

North Carolinaworking 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 North Carolina return and claim the Form D-400TC 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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Row last reviewed: May 8, 2026Home state credit form: Form D-400TC

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.