Assistance Available for 77,000 Wisconsin Residents Still Needing to File for Stimulus Payment
Individuals who qualify for the Economic Stimulus Payment must file a tax return before October 15, 2008 to receive their payment. The special stimulus category includes recipients of certain benefits from the Social Security and Veterans Affairs who do not normally have a requirement to file a tax return.
IRS is launching a new summer campaign to reach retirees and disabled veterans who qualify for the Economic Stimulus Payment but have not filed a return to claim it. In Wisconsin, about 76 percent of people in this group are accounted for, leaving more than 77,000 potential recipients remaining who could be eligible to receive the Economic Stimulus Payment.
Retirees should be aware that receiving the stimulus payment should have no impact on other federal benefits currently being received. The stimulus payment is not taxable. Absent any other filing requirements, filing a tax return to receive a stimulus payment does not mean that retirees will have to start filing tax returns again.
The IRS has seven local Taxpayer Assistance Centers across Wisconsin. These centers can provide assistance to retirees and veterans trying to receive their payments. A list of addresses and office hours are listed below or can be found at “Contact My Local Office” at www.irs.gov.
City |
Street Address |
Days/Hours |
Telephone |
| Appleton | 1901B East Capitol Dr. Appleton, WI 54911 |
Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Closed daily 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.) |
(920) 738-5699 |
| Eau Claire | 2403 Folsom St. Eau Claire, WI 54703 |
Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Closed daily 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.) |
(715) 836-8750 |
| Green Bay | 440 Security Boulevard Green Bay, WI 54313 |
Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (Closed daily 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.) |
(920) 662-5999 |
| LaCrosse | 425 State St. La Crosse, WI 54601 |
Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Closed daily 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.) |
(608) 785-0246 |
| Madison | 545 Zor Shrine Pl. Madison, WI 53719 |
Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (Closed daily 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.) |
(608) 829-5827 |
| Milwaukee | 211 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203 |
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. | (414) 231-2100 |
| Rothschild | 10208 Park Plaza Rothschild, WI 54474 |
Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (Closed daily 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.) Services Provided |
(715) 241-7077 |
Note: The phone numbers in the chart above are not toll-free for all locations. When you call, you will reach a recorded message with information about office hours, locations and services provided in that office. You may leave a message to request an appointment for help resolving a tax issue or to reschedule an existing appointment, and can expect a return call within two business days. IRS assistance is also available toll free at 1-800-829-1040 (individuals) or 1-800-829-4933 (businesses).
Last updated July 9, 2008