Payment

  1. What payment alternatives are offered?
  2. What should I do if I can not pay the full amount of tax due with my tax return?
  3. How do I request an installment agreement to pay my balance?
  4. Can I use automatic withdrawals from my bank account to pay my delinquent balance?
  1. What payment alternatives are offered?

    • Pay by Credit Card Individual income taxpayers who filed a Wisconsin tax return with the Department of Revenue last year, business taxpayers who file returns and pay bills, and taxpayers who have a delinquent account notice payment key are all eligible to pay by credit card.

    • Pay by Automatic Withdrawal

      • It's free and the taxpayer decides when the tax payment is withdrawn from the bank account.
      • Funds must be available in the taxpayer's account on the date the taxpayer specifies to withdraw the taxes owed.
      • You may file your return early and set the payment to be withdrawn on the due date.
      • For returns filed after April 15, the payment is effective on the filing date. If the date is later than the return file date, the return will be rejected.
      • Returns will be rejected if the payment date is missing or invalid.

    • Pay by check

      If you have filed electronically, enclose your check with Form EPV (Electronic Payment Voucher) and mail to:

      Wisconsin Department of Revenue
      P.O. Box 930208
      Milwaukee, WI 53293-0208

      If you have filed a paper return, enclose your check with your return. If you do not enclose a check, a bill will be sent to you after the return has been processed. Note: This may take several weeks and may result in interest being due in addition to the amount owed.

  2. What should I do if I can not pay the full amount of tax due with my tax return?

    If you can not pay the full amount due with your tax return, file the completed Wisconsin tax form on time and pay as much as possible. By filing on time, you will avoid late filing fees and possible negligence penalties. In certain cases, you may have the option to pay the balance due shown on your individual income tax return by credit card. See Credit Card Payments for more information. You will receive a bill for the unpaid balance.

  3. How do I request an installment agreement to pay my balance due?

    If you cannot pay the full amount due with your tax return, file the completed Wisconsin tax form on time and pay as much as possible. You will receive a bill for the balance. By filing on time, you will avoid late charges and late filing negligence penalties.

    If you enter into an agreement with the department to pay your debt in installments, a $20 fee will be charged.

    • Individuals owing income tax or debt referred by another agency:

      To request an installment agreement, use our e-file application to submit a Form A-771. Complete the financial information, request a payment amount and submit the form electronically. If it is determined that a larger payment is necessary, or additional information is required, someone from the department will contact you. If you prefer, a printable version of the A-771 may be filled out and mailed. If you have any questions, you may contact a revenue agent at 608-266-7879.

    • Individuals or businesses owing business tax:

      You may make an electronic request to pay business tax debt by installment agreement via the department's web site by using the link for My Tax Account. If you have any questions, you may contact the revenue agent assigned to your collection case. The name of the agent assigned and a phone number is located on any notice you receive from the department.

    The terms of the agreement require that you file and pay all tax returns in a timely manner and make the expected installment payments. As long as you honor these terms, the department will not take other collection action. However, the department will intercept any refunds or payments due to you from the federal government, Wisconsin and other states and may issue a tax warrant to secure the debt.

    You should be aware that it is generally to your advantage to pay your liability in full rather than in installments. If your bill is not paid in full by the due date, you become liable for interest of 18% per year and a delinquent collection fee of the greater of $35 or 6 1/2% of the unpaid amount. Private loans generally offer more favorable terms.

  4. Can I use automatic withdrawals from my bank account to pay my delinquent balance?

    Yes, you can have monthly payments automatically withdrawn from your checking or savings account. To request automatic withdrawals, use our e-file application to submit the required forms. This is a quick, easy and secure method to submit a request for the automatic payment method. To begin, select your option and press the start button.

    If you choose to submit your request using the paper form, mail the completed form to the Central Collection Section, Wisconsin Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 8901, Madison, WI 53708-8901.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Central Collection Section
P.O. Box 8901
Madison, WI 53708-8901
Phone: (608) 266-7879
Fax: (608) 261-8978
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Last updated November 25, 2011