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 eFile Transmission for Batch Payments (Withholding and Estimated Taxes) FAQ’s

  1. What is eFile Transmission?
  2. What are Batch Payments?
  3. If I make a Batch payment for Withholding do I need to file a WT-6 coupon?
  4. I am a Payroll Service Provider, do I need to “enroll” each customer for eFiling/paying?
  5. I am a Payroll Service Provider, can I file/pay for multiple customers and make one ACH payment?
  6. I am a Payroll Service Provider, can I send a file with multiple payments, but with an ACH debit from each customers account?
  7. How do I get started?
  8. How do I file timely?
  9. How do I change a filed return/payment?
  1. What is eFile Transmission?

    It is a secure process developed by DOR for employers and/or their representatives to transmit WT-6 and ES payments to DOR via an electronic file over the Internet. There are actually two methods offered for eFile transmission:

    1. HTTPS Post method can be done via a web page or a command line script, the response contains a receipt number for the transmission.
    2. The Secure FTP method requires an ID and password and special client software. Please contact us to discuss details.

  2. What are Batch Payments?

    Batch payments allow payroll service providers to submit a file with return/payment information for multiple customers.

  3. If I make a Batch payment for Withholding do I need to file a WT-6 coupon?

    No, there is enough information in the batch payment file to constitute the filing of the WT-6 coupon, as well as information to initiate and ACH debit payment authorization.

  4. I am a Payroll Service Provider, do I need to “enroll” each customer for eFiling/paying?

    No, there is no “enrollment” requirement for you to be able to submit returns/payments on behalf of your clients. You should retain information signed by your client authorizing you to file returns and make ACH debit payments on their behalf.

  5. I am a Payroll Service Provider, can I file/pay for multiple customers and make one ACH payment?

    Yes, this is called the “Single Debit” method in the instructions.

  6. I am a Payroll Service Provider, can I send a file with multiple payments, but with an ACH debit from each customers account?

    Yes, this is called the “Multiple Debit” method in the instructions.

  7. How do I get started?

    Carefully review the information and instructions at http://www.revenue.wi.gov/eserv/wt-6/index.html

  8. How do I file timely?
    • Transmit returns without EFT payment by 11 PM on the due date.
    • Transmit returns with EFT payment by 3 PM at least one business day prior to the due date.
    • If the due date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, the due date is extended to the next business day.

  9. How do I change a filed return/payment?

    Electronic returns cannot be recalled or intercepted in process after transmission. Changes to any entries after a return has been acknowledged must be retransmitted as an amended return using one of the following options for the "purpose" attribute of the withholding tax filing element:

    1. Amended:

      Replace all previous information from the original return or from any previous amended return.

    2. Supplemental:

      Adding additional information to the original return or previous amended return.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Scott H. Mueller
Mail Stop 4-224
P.O. Box 8933
Madison, WI 53708-8933
Phone: (608) 266-8518
Fax: (608) 264-9923
E-Mail Additional Questions

Last updated January 29, 2008