Keeping Our Promise on Tax Relief

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Keeping Our Promise on Tax Relief

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When I ran for re-election, I promised you, the people of Wisconsin, that taxes would be lower in 2018 than they were in 2010.

Our budget proposal delivers on this promise. Overall, our budget provides $592.7 million in total new tax relief.

That’s real savings.

Tax Relief Included in Our Budget Proposal

  • A total of $592.7 million in tax relief.
  • On top of the more than $4.7 billion we’ve already cut taxes by, new tax relief included in this budget proposal is expected to provide at least a total of $8 billion in tax reduction over the eight years since we took office.
  • Overall, income taxes on a typical family will decrease by $139 in this budget.
  • Cumulative income tax rate cut savings from 2010 to 2018 will save a typical family $1,542.
  • Our budget proposal permanently eliminates the state portion of Wisconsin’s property tax bill.
  • Property taxes on a median-valued home will be lower in 2018 than 2010.
  • This budget proposal creates a “Back to School” sales tax holiday, which is estimated to save Wisconsin families $11 million.

Our economy is strong, and coupled with our dramatically improving state budget, the future of Wisconsin is bright. 


February Facebook Live

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Last week, I hosted my February Facebook Live event and had a chance to answer your questions directly.

And wow, did you ask some good ones.

You asked several questions about the budget proposal we introduced a few weeks ago – like why we’re choosing to invest in K-12 and higher education, accountable government, and rewarding work.

I also answered questions about transportation funding, how we plan to grow small businesses here in Wisconsin, and much more!

To check out our full Facebook Live, visit my Facebook page here, or click on the image above.

We will continue to host these Facebook Live events regularly, so be sure to follow me on Facebook and Twitter. Keep an eye out for our next event and we encourage you to submit your questions!


We enjoy sharing all the great news about our state with you. It is an honor to serve as your Governor and represent the people of Wisconsin.

Sincerely,

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Governor Scott Walker

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