Temporary Events - 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 temporary event file?

4. Do I need to submit copies of the paper Form S-240, Wisconsin Temporary Event Operator and Seller Information, if I submit the vendor information 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.

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 temporary event 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 copies of the paper Form S-240, Wisconsin Temporary Event Operator and Seller Information, if I submit the vendor information electronically?

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

Applicable Laws and Rules

This document provides statements or interpretations of ch. 77 and secs. 73.03(38) and (50), Wis. Stats., and secs. Tax 11.53 and 11.535, Wis. Adm. Code, enacted as of December 7, 2021.

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 Guidance issued prior to this date, that is contrary to the information in this document is superseded by this document, according to sec. 73.16(2)(a), Wis.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.

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

Guidance Document Number: 100299

December 7, 2021