Wisconsin National Guard Association - WINGA

It’s official! Your professional association among other veterans organizations worked Madison to get you State income tax relief for drill and an annual training pay.

Big news for Wisconsin service members!!!

Assembly Bill 913 is now Act 205 — delivering tax relief for members of the National Guard and Reserves.

This new law exempts required training pay — including Annual Training and monthly drill weekends — from state income tax. That means more money back in the pockets of the men and women who serve our state and nation.

Act 205 strengthens readiness, supports retention, and shows Wisconsin stands firmly behind those who serve.

Greetings WINGA Members and Friends,

Your voice has made a difference. Because of your outreach and advocacy, legislation providing tax fairness for Wisconsin National Guard members continues to move forward with strong bipartisan support.

Assembly Bill 913, which exempts required Annual Training (AT) and Inactive Duty Training (IDT) pay from Wisconsin income tax, passed the Wisconsin Assembly unanimously (96–0) and advanced through the Joint Finance Committee unanimously (16–0).

These overwhelming votes demonstrate broad recognition that Wisconsin should fairly support the citizen-soldiers and airmen who serve our state and communities.

The focus now shifts to the Senate, where the companion legislation, Senate Bill 929, continues moving through the legislative process.

What you can do next
A short email or phone call can help ensure this legislation continues moving forward.
You can help by:
• Contacting your State Senator
• Asking them to support SB 929 / AB 913 – draft email below –

Option 1
• Thanking Senators who have already supported the legislation – draft email below – Option 2
• Sharing why this issue matters to you, your family, or your unit
Even a brief personal message can make a meaningful difference.

How to find your legislator
1. Visit the Wisconsin State Legislature Home Page
2. Click “Who Are My Legislators?” and enter your home address
3. Your Senator and Representative will appear with their contact information. You just need to contact your Senator, the bill already passed in the Assembly – you could send your Representative a Thank You!
4. Send a short note asking them to support SB 929 / AB 913
Current Senate Supporters of SB 929
• Sen. Jesse James
• Sen. André Jacque
• Sen. Dan Feyen
• Sen. Patrick Testin
• Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin
• Sen. Tim Carpenter

What the legislation does
AB 913 / SB 929 creates a Wisconsin income-tax subtraction for certain pay earned by National Guard and Reserve members for required training such as Annual Training (AT) and Inactive Duty Training (IDT).

Thank you again for your continued engagement and advocacy. Your outreach truly makes a difference in supporting the men and women who serve our communities.

Respectfully,
Jeannie Jeanetta
President
Wisconsin National Guard Association

Option 1 – Letter to your Senator for support
Dear Senator [Last Name],
I am writing as a constituent and as a member of the Wisconsin National Guard to respectfully ask for your support of Assembly Bill 913 / Senate Bill 929, which would provide tax fairness for National Guard and Reserve members.
This legislation would exempt required Annual Training (AT) and Inactive Duty Training (IDT) drill pay from Wisconsin state income tax. These training periods are mandatory and required for us to maintain readiness to respond to state emergencies and federal missions.
Currently, Wisconsin exempts state income tax for full-time active-duty military pay, yet National Guard members are still taxed on the training we must complete to remain mission-ready. This creates an imbalance for Guard members who serve part-time while also balancing civilian careers and family responsibilities.
As citizen-soldiers and airmen, we live and work in communities across Wisconsin and stand ready to support our state during emergencies, natural disasters, and national security missions. Supporting AB 913 / SB 929 would help recognize that service and ensure that required training is treated fairly under state tax law.
I respectfully ask for your support of this legislation and appreciate your continued commitment to the service members and families in our community.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]

Option 2 – Thank you for your support
Dear Senator/Representative [Last Name],
Thank you for supporting AB 913 / SB 929, legislation that provides tax fairness for Wisconsin National Guard and Reserve members.
Exempting required Annual Training and drill pay from state income tax recognizes the service of citizen-soldiers and airmen who balance military duties with civilian careers while remaining ready to serve our communities.
Your support sends a strong message that Wisconsin values its National Guard members and their families.
Respectfully,
Your Name