Office of the Secretary

​The secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue is appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation of the state Senate. As the department head, the secretary is responsible for administering state and local taxes in a fair, efficient and equitable manner while advocating sound tax and fiscal policies and providing property tax relief.

Secretary Peter Barca | Bio

Office of Legislative and Public Affairs

Assists the secretary and other department officials in communicating effectively with legislators, the media, and other customers.

Office of the Secretary
Mail Stop 624-A
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
2135 Rimrock Road
PO Box 8933
Madison, WI 53708-8933

Phone: (608) 266-6466
Fax: (608) 266-5718

Office of General Counsel

Provides legal counsel to the secretary and other department officials, litigates tax cases, reviews proposed administrative rules and tax legislation, and works with other state agencies on legal matters.