File Transmission of Employee Wage Attachment

  1. What is Employee Wage Attachment File Transmission?
  2. How do I get started?
  3. How do I make a payment?
  4. When can I transmit a file?
  5. Can I submit a test file?
  6. How will I know if my file was accepted?
  7. How do I change a submitted transmission?
  1. What is Employee Wage Attachment File Transmission?

    It is a secure process developed by the Department of Revenue (DOR) for employers who are required to withhold monies from their employee's wages to satisfy delinquent tax debts. The employer either uses purchased software or creates the file themselves. The file containing payment information and information about the employee whose wages have been attached. The payment information is used by DOR to create an Electronic Funds Transfer (ACH Debit) payment. The file is transmitted to DOR over the Internet.

  2. How do I get started?

    If you are going to create the file yourself, carefully review the information and instructions at www.revenue.wi.gov/eserv/wage/index.html

  3. How do I make a payment?

    Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payment information is included in the file. DOR will debit the funds from your account on the date you specify.

  4. When can I transmit a file?

    You may transmit a file at anytime.

  5. Can I submit a test file

    Yes, the web page where you go to transfer the file has a radio button to check to indicate a test file. You may test as often and whenever you like.

  6. How will I know if my file was accepted?

    There are two levels. First, when you make the transfer, you will immediately receive a 13-digit Receipt Number. This receipt number means your file has been received. This number can be used to track your transmission. Second, after a few minutes, you should receive an acknowledgement e-mail to the e-mail address you specified in the AckAddress in the file. This e-mail will give you a confirmation number if your file was accepted, or if rejected, will list the reasons for the rejection. If you have not received an e-mail within 24 hours after transmitting the file, contact DOR (You may want to check your e-mail spam filter first).

  7. How do I change a submitted transmission?

    Electronic files cannot be recalled or intercepted in process after transmission. If you have made an overpayment on your transmission you will need to contact the DOR to arrange for a refund. If you have underpaid, you will need to submit a new payment transmission for that employee.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

General Questions

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Central Collection Section
P.O. Box 8901
Madison, WI 53708-8910
Phone: (608) 264-9956
Fax: (608) 261-8978
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Technical Questions

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
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Last updated January 23, 2012