Legal Question in Tax Law in Illinois

If i am living in Illinois but am working in Wisconsin, and I am getting paid Wisconsin wages is it right for the company to take out Illinois taxes. Illinois taxes are higher but Wisconsin's minimum wage is lower.


Asked on 12/18/09, 2:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Most companies that employ workers from other states withhold taxes for the employee's home state since you are not a resident of Wisconsin. However, you can ask that they withhold Wisconsin taxes. If that is the case, you will need to file a Wisconsin income tax return for your wages, and an Illinois return for any other income you receive during the year.

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Answered on 12/29/09, 6:18 pm


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