Wisconsin Delinquent Taxpayers

2007 Wisconsin Act 20 expanded individuals qualified for internet posting. On January 4, 2008 the delinquent taxpayer list was updated to include delinquent taxpayers who owe:

The department mails warning letters to new taxpayers meeting the above criteria for internet posting on a quarterly basis.

2009 Wisconsin Act 28 added a posting requirement for revoked sellers. Effective October 1, 2009, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue is required by sec. 73.03(64), Wis. Stats., to post information about delinquent taxpayers on the internet if they had a sellers permit revoked and have an outstanding delinquent balance.

The department does not post the accounts of taxpayers who:

If your name or the name of your business appears on the internet posting, the department strongly encourages you to:

Making a partial payment, without entering into an approved payment plan, will not remove your name from the list. For more information contact us using the contact information listed at the bottom of this page.

See our Delinquent Taxpayers page for more information.

Applicable Laws and Rules

This document provides statements or interpretations of the following laws and regulations enacted as of Wisconsin Statutes in effect as of November 1, 2023: secs. 73.03(62) and 73.03(64), 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 Guidance issued prior to this date, that is contrary to the information in this document is superseded by this document, according to sec. 73.16(2)(a), Wis.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​
Compliance Bureau
PO Box 8901
Madison, WI 53708-8901
Phone: (608) 266-7879
Fax: (608) 224-5790
Email:DORCompliance@wisconsin.gov

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

Guidance Document Number: 100240

November 1, 2023