Community Development Entity Investment Credit (CDE) - File Transmission

​​​​This application allows entities to securely transmit documents to the department regarding their CDE. See below for common questions relating to this file transmission process. More information about this credit is available on the department's Community Development Entity Investment Credit web page.

Format:

  • All submissions must be in PDF formatting.
  • The application has three forms of identification, make sure any other communication has that information in the document.
  • We accept files up to 50MB. Files larger than 50MB should be zipped or divided into two or more files.

Steps to transmit:

  • Know where the PDF files are saved on your device or network.
  • Enter the email address of the submitter for questions regarding the submission.
  • Drag or drop your file to the Attachments upload box or click HERE to locate the file on your device or network.

File Transfer for CDE:

Select a value from dropdown
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Enter contact email address
 
Drag and drop files here

Click HERE to choose a file or drag and drop it here.


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CDE - File Transmission Common Questions

  1. Do I need a personal identification number (PIN) or password to transfer my file?

  2. Is data transmitted over the Internet encrypted or otherwise protected?

  3. Is any confirmation receipt sent after I upload a CDE file?

  4. Do I need to submit paper copies of the submissions, if I send them electronically?
  1. Do I need a personal identification number (PIN) or password to transfer my file?

    No. A PIN, password, or pre-registration is not required. An email address for the submitter is required.

  2. Is data transmitted over the Internet encrypted or otherwise protected?

    The file is posted via HTTPS to a web server, and the data is protected with SSL 128-bit encryption. This is the same standard used for Internet financial transactions.

  3. Is any confirmation receipt sent after I upload a CDE file?

    You will see "OK Transfer Complete" along with a confirmation number and time stamp showing when the file was received. Print a copy of this screen for your records. Confirmation is not sent by email.

  4. Do I need to submit paper copies of the submission, if I submit electronically?

    No. Information transmitted electronically should not be duplicated by paper submission.

Applicable Laws and Rules

This document provides statements or interpretations of the following laws and regulations enacted as of May 26, 2026: secs. 995.15, Wis. Stats.

Laws enacted and in effect after this date, new administrative rules, and court decisions may change the interpretations in this document. Guidance issued prior to this date, that is contrary to the information in this document is superseded by this document, according to sec. 73.16(2)(a), Wis. Stats.

​​​​Contact Us​

Wisconsin Department of Revenue​
PO Box 8949
Madison WI 53708-8949
Phones:
​(608) 266-2486 (customer service)
​(608) 266-8641 (homestead credit hotline)
​Fax: (608) 267-1030
Emails:
​​​​ DORIncome@wisconsin.gov
DORHomesteadCredit@wisconsin.gov



The department welcomes your input on our guidance. Submit comments on this guidance document.

Guidance Document Number: 100328

May 26, 2026

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