Wisconsin should work for everyone, not just the wealthy few.
Every family deserves a fair shot, no matter their zip code.
It feels like we’re doing everything right to make a good life for our families. But, we struggle to afford the basics. How did we get here?
Over decades, the wealthy and powerful few have rigged the rules and created a tax system that funnels wealth to the top. They’ve gotten away with this by blaming immigrants and people that look differently from us.
The result? Only the wealthiest 20% of Wisconsinites have seen their income grow over the past 40 years.
When we come together, reject division, and demand a system that works for all of us, the results of our hard work can stay in our communities, and everyone can have the things they need.
Source: Kids Forward Analysis of Wisconsin Department of Revenue data. Note: data for the top 20% also includes the top 1%.
Currently the richest 1% in Wisconsin pay the lowest overall tax rate.
Tax Wealth like Work
To even the playing field and make life more affordable for everyday families, we need to do 3 things:
Tax high incomes and extreme wealth more fairly. Add a tax bracket for millionaires, end the preference for capital gains income, and ensure multimillion dollar inheritances contribute to the public good.
Close costly tax breaks. Review and repeal special exemptions and credits that drain resources without delivering enough for Wisconsin families and communities.
Make corporations pay their fair share. Close corporate tax loopholes and end special deals that let profitable companies avoid contributing to the services and infrastructure they rely on.
What could we build together?
When we come together, reject division, and demand a system that works for all of us, it’s possible for every family and community to have the things they need, like:
Care that works
Health care at a price all Wisconsin residents can afford
Child care at no more than 5% of a family’s income
Work that pays
A living wage starting at $20/hr that goes up as cost of living increases
Expanding tax credits that help working families make ends meet
Communities that Care
Age appropriate support for youth, instead of new youth prisons
Healthy school meals for all kids and nutritious food families can afford
Reimagine Wisconsin is our multi-year campaign to reimagine a Wisconsin that works for everyone, not the just wealthy few.
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