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WI Private School Tuition Tax Deduction

Wisconsin has passed a state law (Wis. Stat. s. 71.05(6)(b)49) which allows Wisconsin parents to deduct private school tuition on their taxes.
 
Parents can deduct up to $4,000 per student in grades K-8 and up to $10,000 for each high school student.
 
The following information was taken from the Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools (WCRIS) website. It is provided strictly for your information.

Quick Facts

  • Parents can deduct up to $4,000 per K-8 student and up to $10,000 per 9-12 student, regardless of income.
     
  • If your student moves from 8th grade to high school in the same tax year, you may claim both tuition expenses up to $10,000. 
     
  • Any parent or guardian who pays tuition expenses for a child they claim as a dependent at an eligible private school can claim the deduction.
     
  • The deduction can only be used for tuition paid out by the parent or guardian. Fees for extracurricular activities, uniforms, school supplies, meals, transportation, etc. are not deductible.

 

     In order to claim the deduction, parents must file the current year's Wisconsin Department of Revenue Schedule
            PS form.

 

     Helpful links include:

Remember:  this is a tax deduction, NOT a tax credit.