--- title: State Tax Debt Help in Wisconsin: 2026 Guide | TaxTruce url: https://taxtruce.com/states/wisconsin updated: 2026-10-29 --- # Tax help in Wisconsin Wisconsin tax rules, in plain words. Updated October 8, 20266 sources[Fact checked](/editorial-standards) The short answer 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](https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/pcs-taxrates.aspx) 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](https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/ise-delinq.aspx) Offer program : Yes. Use Form A-212 for wage earners and the self employed, or A-213 for businesses. [Source](https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/ise-petcomp.aspx) Collection tools : Wisconsin uses tax warrants, bank levies and wage attachments. [Source](https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/ise-delinq.aspx) Public records : Wisconsin lists people who owe over $5,000 on its delinquent taxpayer list. [Source](https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/HTML/delqlist.aspx) ## 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 1. [Wisconsin Department of Revenue](https://www.revenue.wi.gov) 2. [Wisconsin Department of Revenue: income tax rates](https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/pcs-taxrates.aspx) 3. [Wisconsin Department of Revenue: payment plans](https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/ise-delinq.aspx) 4. [Wisconsin Department of Revenue: offers and settlements](https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/ise-petcomp.aspx) 5. [Wisconsin Department of Revenue: public list](https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/HTML/delqlist.aspx) 6. [Census data.census.gov ACS 2020-2024 profile tables, Wisconsin](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDP5Y2024.DP04?g=040XX00US55) 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. 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