Who Must File
Refer to the table to see if you are required to file a return in Wisconsin.
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Filing status
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Age as of December 31
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You must file if your gross income* (or total gross income of husband and wife) was:
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Single
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Under 65
65 or Older
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$10,780 or more
$11,030 or more
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Married-filing joint return
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Both spouses under 65
One spouse 65 or older
Both spouses 65 or older
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$19,550 or more
$19,800
$20,050
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Married-filing separate return
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Under 65
65 or older
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$9,320 or more
$9,570 (applied to each spouse individually)
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Head of household
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Under 65
65 or older
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$13,720 or more
$13,970 or more
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* Gross income means all income (before deducting expenses) reportable to Wisconsin. The income may be received in the form of money, property, or services. It does not include items that are exempt from Wisconsin tax. For example, it does not include social security benefits or U.S. government interest.