Division of Research and Policy

Division Administrator: Cari Redington

Deputy Administrator: Vacant
Telephone: (608) 266-6785

The Research and Policy Division (R&P) provides detailed analyses of fiscal and economic policies to the Secretary of Revenue, the Executive Office and other state officials. The division assesses the impact of current and proposed tax laws, prepares official general fund tax revenue estimates used to develop the executive budget, and develops various statistical reports.

Income Tax Policy Team

Conducts research on and analyzes individual income, corporate franchise/income, estate taxes, and earned income tax credits.

Sales Tax Policy and Economic Team

Conducts research on and analyzes sales/use taxes. Prepares estimates of state general purpose tax revenues and forecasts of the Wisconsin economy.

Property and Excise Tax Policy Team

Conducts research on and analyzes property, excise and utility taxes, and other property tax relief programs.

Analyzes fiscal issues affecting school districts, municipalities and counties, including local financial assistance programs.