Child Sales Tax Rebate

Go to childtaxrebate.wi.gov on or after May 15 to apply.

Sound fiscal management and a strong economy have resulted in a state budget surplus of almost $400 million for the State of Wisconsin. Governor Walker and the State Legislature have determined that some of the surplus should be returned to taxpayers in the form of a Child Sales Tax Rebate. It is a $100 rebate for sales and use tax paid on purchases made for raising a dependent child in 2017. 

Filing start date: May 15, 2018
Filing deadline: July 2, 2018

Claimant Eligibility

• Must have a qualified child
• A child may only be claimed by one individual

Qualified Child Eligibility

Child must be: 

• Under age 18 on December 31, 2017
• A dependent* of the claimant for tax year 2017
• A Wisconsin resident on December 31, 2017
• A United States citizen

What You Need to File Your Claim

• Your Social Security number and Wisconsin residency for tax year 2017
• Your qualified child's Social Security number and date of birth
• Bank routing number and account number for direct deposit
• If you are a nonresident or part-year resident that moved out of Wisconsin in 2017, you must submit receipts showing at least $100 of Wisconsin sales/use tax paid in 2017 for each child and proof each child was a Wisconsin resident on December 31, 2017 

Child Sales Tax Rebate Common Questions

*Dependent is determined using guidance described in IRS Publication 501, regardless of whether the claimant files a 2017 federal income tax return.