Is my active duty military pay (base,special) excempt from Wisconsin state income tax? Reference Publication 128 (2/24)

[kelsey_alvey17]

When reading Wisconsin Tax Information for Military Personnel and Veterans Publication 128 Section 3.B.(2), it reads that Acrive Duty military pay (basic,special,incentive) may be subtracted .

[DaveF1006]

Yes, certain types of military pay is excluded from Wisconsin that is outlined in Publication 128 of the Wisconsin Military Guide.

1. Reserve or National Guard member's active duty pay under sec. 71.05(6)(b)34., Wis. Stats.
2. U.S. Armed Forces members active duty pay under sec. 71.05(6)(b)56., Wis. Stats. 

•  If you were a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, you may subtract the amount of basic, special, and incentive pay received from the federal government under 37 USC chapters 3 and 5 for active duty. Members should refer to their Leave and Earning Statements (LES) and military orders to determine the pay eligible for the subtraction.

       3. Combat Zone related death.

Wisconsin Tax information for Military Personnel and Veterans