State tax debt in Wisconsin is collected by Wisconsin Department of Revenue, not the IRS. Request a plan in My Tax Account. A $20 plan fee applies. Late tax gets 18% a year interest and a 6.5% collection fee.
Key facts for Wisconsin
- State income tax
- 3.5% to 7.65%. Source
- Payment plan
- Request a plan in My Tax Account. A $20 plan fee applies. Late tax gets 18% a year interest and a 6.5% collection fee. Source
- Offer program
- Yes. Use Form A-212 for wage earners and the self employed, or A-213 for businesses. Source
- Collection tools
- Wisconsin uses tax warrants, bank levies and wage attachments. Source
- Public records
- Wisconsin lists people who owe over $5,000 on its delinquent taxpayer list. Source
Two debts, two sets of rules
- The IRS collects federal taxes, with its own letters and plans.
- Wisconsin Department of Revenue collects Wisconsin taxes, with its own rules.
- A plan with the IRS does not stop the state from collecting, and the other way around.
Common questions in Wisconsin
Who collects state taxes in Wisconsin?
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue. It is separate from the IRS. A plan with one does not stop the other from collecting.
Can I get a payment plan for Wisconsin taxes?
Request a plan in My Tax Account. A $20 plan fee applies. Late tax gets 18% a year interest and a 6.5% collection fee.
Does Wisconsin take offers in compromise?
Yes. Use Form A-212 for wage earners and the self employed, or A-213 for businesses.
Can TaxTruce help with Wisconsin tax debt?
Yes. TaxTruce is a free service that connects you with tax resolution firms that work in Wisconsin. Answer a few questions, confirm your phone with a text code, and a firm reviews your situation and calls you back. We are not the IRS or a state agency.
Results depend on your situation. Not every case qualifies.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Wisconsin Department of Revenue and are linked. Rules change. Check with Wisconsin Department of Revenue or a licensed tax pro before you act. We are not affiliated with Wisconsin Department of Revenue.