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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 4, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Wisconsin, we recommend that you visit the Department of Workforce Development's COVID-19 Resources, the Department of Health Services' COVID-19 Response Resources for Wisconsinites or the state’s COVID-19 Resources website.

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Changes in State Tax Measures in Light of COVID-19

The deadline for filing income tax returns and payment of amounts due has been automatically extended to July 15, 2020 in light of COVID-19. On March 27, 2020, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue announced additional measures, including the following:

  • Expediting claims for both the Earned Income Tax credit and Homestead credit

  • Lowering the interest rate from 18% to 12% on unpaid balances on sales and use tax returns due March 31 and April 30, 2020

  • Allowing installment payment plans for amounts reported on returns but unpaid

Government or Lead Agency

Wisconsin Department of Revenue

Dates Available

Please refer to each applicable program for the relevant dates

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

The income tax payment extension applies to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, associations, companies or corporations; it is solely for income tax payments and returns due April 15, 2020. The eligibility requirements for the additional measures announced on March 27, 2020 depend on each program.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

Please refer to each applicable program for the relevant deadline.

Contact for More Information

Regarding the income tax payment extension, for individuals, please contact (608) 266-2486. For businesses, please contact (608) 266-2776.

Regarding the additional measures announced on March 27, 2020, please contact the following:

  • Audit Assistance: (608) 266-2486 or DORIncome@wisconsin.gov

  • Appeals Assistance: (608) 266-0185 or DORAppeals@wisconsin.gov

  • Overdue Tax or Debts Assistance: (608) 266-7879 or DORCompliance@wisconsin.gov

List of Additional Information

Please visit here for additional information on the income tax payment extension. For the additional measures announced on March 27, 2020, please visit here and here for more information.


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