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Withholding WT-6 and Batch Payment Electronic File Transmission

Notice: The planned update for the WT-6 XML schemas to FSET 4.3 was cancelled. However, the current schemas were updated to add a required IAT flag. This mandatory change went into affect June 5, 2011.

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is pleased to offer employers the option of paying via this secure Internet process. Employers, and/or their representatives, transmit payment data in an electronic file over the Internet.

This file allows employers to send an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for the full amount of payment along with the information necessary to identify the amount that is credited to each individual employee.

The file transmission:

• is a secure process for receiving payment and information of wage attachment payments
• is in XML language using a Department of Revenue web server
• offers a web GUI and scripted transmission method
• allows one or more return payments per XML file
• allows zipped transmissions
• does not use SOAP or MIME enveloping processes
• offers two transmission options:
  1. HTML based over SSL using 128 bit encryption
  2. secure FTP
• sends acknowledgements within one business day
• is available using the electronic funds transfer (EFT) debit and credit payment process
• incorporates work done by the IRS and the Federation of Tax Administrators standards group (FSET)

Important: Changes made to WT-6 Batch Payment XML Schema

The links below provide information about this new process. To correctly view the schema and sample instance documents you need to use Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.

Schemas (.xsd) StatePayment eFileTypes eFileStateTypes eFileMessageState BatchPaymentTransmission Sample Instance Documents (.xml) Multiple Debit with Transmission Header Single Debit with Transmission Header Single WT-6/Payment with Transmission Header Sample Acknowledgement

Analysis Spreadsheets (.xls) WT-6 Batch Payment Acknowledgement Miscellaneous Supporting Documents Additional detail information of schema elements FAQ's

This system is for authorized users only; system access is monitored. By using this system, you expressly consent to this monitoring. Evidence of unauthorized access will be provided to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Ready to Transfer

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Technical XML Only: eMail: Chris.Roberts@revenue.wi.gov

All Other Questions: (608) 266-2776 (608) 267-1030 (FAX) dorbusinesstax@revenue.wi.gov

Last updated January 24, 2012