What You Should Know

WisTax is the Wisconsin Department of Revenue's new and improved electronic filing system and has replaced WI e-file.

• WisTax requires you to upload electronic copies of your federal Form 1040, wage statements, and all other necessary tax documents.


• Review WisTax common questions for more information


• If you don't qualify to use WisTax, file using third-party software or on paper


• The IRS Free File program may be an option for you

Choose a Form:

• 2023 Form 1 (Wisconsin resident income tax return) – You must have a complete copy of your federal income tax return in electronic format.


• 2023 Schedule H (homestead credit) – available for 2022 and 2023.

Note: Amended returns, prior-year returns, and nonresident/part-year resident income tax returns (Form 1NPR) must be filed through a tax professional, using third-party software, or on paper. Visit our Forms page for printable fill-in forms and instructions.

IRS Free File Program

Wisconsin is a member of the IRS Free File program. An IRS Free File vendor may be an option if you don't qualify to use WisTax. The Free File Alliance is a group of private-sector tax preparation companies that provide free online tax preparation and electronic filing through the irs.gov and participating states' websites.

Note: The Wisconsin Department of Revenue and IRS do not endorse any individual Free File Alliance company.

Visit the department's Free File page for more information.

Help

• WisTax common questions


• Electronic filing


• Where's My Refund?


• Request a copy of a prior return


• Change my address


• Make a payment