Taxpayers may request a reduction of interest for delinquent tax liabilities from 18% to 12%. To request a reduction in interest, you must:
- Submit in writing why it is fair and equitable for us to reduce the rate of interest, and
- Be current in all returns, report filings and payments for all other matters, and
- Pay the reduced amount due in full within 30 days if accepted
During our review, any existing collection actions remain in place, but we do not take additional collection actions. Once we make our decision:
- We notify you in writing
- The decision is not appealable
Send the request to:
By mail:
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
PO Box 8901
Madison, WI 53708-8901
By email:
Applicable Laws and Rules
This document provides statements or interpretations of the following laws and regulations enacted as of November 30, 2023: secs. 71.82(2)(b), 71.82(2)(d), and 77.62
Wis. Stats., and Tax 2.87 and 11.98
Wis. Adm. Code.
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 Guidance issued prior to this date, that is contrary to the information in this document is superseded by this document, according to sec. 73.16(2)(a), Wis.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