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Wisconsin R&D Tax Credit

Wisconsin R&D Tax Credit

Funds Wisconsin firms with state tax credits for qualifying innovation to support commercialization and job creation.

Between cyclesWisconsin Department of RevenueUnited StatesEligible in Wisconsin
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About

The Wisconsin R&D Tax Credit is a partially refundable state income and franchise tax credit administered by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) under Wis. Stat. §71.07(4k), §71.28(4), and §71.47(4). The program encompasses three distinct research credit tracks: a General Research Credit for increasing qualified Wisconsin research activity (5.75% of QREs above the base amount), an Internal C…

What this grant funds

Wisconsin income tax credit for qualified in-state research activity, offering rates of 5.75% or 11.5% depending on research type, with up to 15% of the credit refundable and a 15-year carryforward.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.revenue.wi.gov