State Lawmakers Advance Plan to Eliminate Taxes on Tips

Wisconsin service workers could deduct up to $25,000 in tips under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature with potential relief for thousands in the restaurant industry

Teri Barr

Feb 2, 2026, 6:14 PM CST

Teri Barr

Teri Barr is Civic Media’s Content Creator and a legend in Wisconsin broadcast journalism. Email her at teri.barr@civicmedia.us.

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