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WI AB878
WI AB878A tax credit for certain sales and use taxes paid on services sold through an amusement device. (FE)
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill creates an income and franchise tax credit for the total amount of the additional Milwaukee County sales and use tax and the sales and use tax imposed by a municipality that is paid by a person on sales of taxable services purchased through an amusement device. The bill defines an “amusement device” as a single or multiplayer device, machine, or game played for amusement. Current law subjects the furnishing, for payment or other consideration, of access or use of amusement, entertainment, or recreational devices or facilities to sales and use taxes. Also, under current law, the City of Milwaukee is the only municipality that is authorized to impose a sales and use tax, which it imposes at a rate of 2 percent. Under current law, Milwaukee County is authorized to impose an additional sales and use tax of 0.4 percent. The revenues from both of those taxes must generally be used to pay for the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the pension systems of the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County, respectively. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill creates an income and franchise tax credit for individuals and businesses that pay certain sales and use taxes on services purchased through an "amusement device," which is defined as any single or multiplayer device, machine, or game played for amusement. Specifically, the credit will cover the additional Milwaukee County sales and use tax (currently 0.4%) and any sales and use tax imposed by a municipality (like the City of Milwaukee's 2% tax) that is paid on these amusement device services. This aims to provide tax relief for those paying these specific local taxes on amusement device usage, with provisions for carrying forward unused credit amounts for up to 20 years.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Agriculture and Revenue Executive Session (09:15:00 3/11/2026 8 South) (on 03/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab878 |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/AB878.pdf |
| Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB878-ASA1.pdf |
| AB878 ROCP for Committee on State Affairs | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/state_affairs/1972702.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB878: Fiscal Estimate From DOR | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab878/ab878_dor.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB878.pdf |
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