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WI AB64

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Armstrong

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a Wisconsin state income tax deduction of up to $300 for elementary and secondary school teachers for out-of-pocket classroom expenses, including books, supplies, and professional development courses

  • Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024

  • Mirrors the existing federal educator expense deduction under 26 USC 62, using the same eligibility criteria and expense categories

  • Teachers may claim the state deduction regardless of whether they also claim the federal deduction

  • Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means; may also be reviewed by the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions

Legislative Description

An income tax subtraction for certain expenses paid by a school teacher. (FE)

Last Action

Referred to committee on Rules

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2026
Finance1/30/2026
Rules5/7/2025
Ways and Means2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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