2018 Property Tax Credit Update

November 20, 2018


To: County Clerks and Treasurers, Municipal Clerks and Treasurers


The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) posted the following notices and reports to our website today, November 20, 2018. This information will be used for the December 2018 property tax bills.

First Dollar Credit

For 2018-19, the maximum credit value is $7,000. The following reports are available under First Dollar Credit:

  • Calculation notice for each municipality
  • Credit amounts – summary report

Lottery and Gaming Credit

For 2018-19, the maximum credit value is $17,000. The following reports are available under Lottery and Gaming Credit:

  • Calculation notices for each municipality
  • Credit amounts – summary report

School Levy Tax Credit

For 2018-19, the school levy tax credit (full disclosure) notices are available under School Levy Tax Credit. These notices include:

  • School levy tax credit amount your municipality (or county) will receive July 2019
  • 2019 estimated major state aids

If you have questions, contact us at lgs@wisconsin.gov.