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WI AB565
Bill
Status
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Wittke
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the requirement that businesses must have at least 51% of employees working in Wisconsin to qualify as a "qualified new business venture" for the angel and early stage seed investment tax credit program
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Increases the maximum qualifying investment threshold from $12,000,000 to $20,000,000 for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025
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Simplifies the relocation definition: a business is now considered to have relocated only if it moves its headquarters out of Wisconsin, rather than the previous standard requiring 51% of employees, payroll, or headquarters activities to move out-of-state
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Maintains the 3-year prohibition on relocation after receiving tax credit-qualifying investments, with penalties for violations
Legislative Description
Qualified new business venture eligibility. (FE)
Last Action
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3/11/2026