K–12 Private School Tuition Deduction

Wisconsin

Individual Tax Credit/Deduction

Students Eligible

14%

Student Eligibility

Any Wisconsin taxpayer enrolling his or her children in an approved private school is eligible. Approved private schools must provide at least 875 hours of instruction per year in a sequentially progressive curriculum including reading, language arts, math, social studies, science, and health. _(Last updated July 15, 2024)_

Use of Funds

Qualifying expenses include tuition. _(Last updated July 15, 2024)_

Funding Amount & Source

The tax deduction is worth up to $4,000 per child in grades K–8 and up to $10,000 per child in grades 9–12. The deduction may not be applied for tuition paid for by a voucher or a college savings account, nor may it be used for fees, transportation or room and board. _(Last updated July 15, 2024)_

Legal History

No legal challenges have been filed against the program. _(Last updated September 27, 2024)_

Program Timeline

2013

Program Enacted

Legislation passed to create the program

2014

Program Launched

Program began accepting applications

2024

Last Updated

July 15, 2024

Program Guidelines

Income LimitNone
Prior Public SchoolNone
Enrollment CapNone
Testing MandateNone
Special NeedsN/A