​September 4, 2020

To: County Clerks and Treasurers

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) posted the following 2020 County Levy Limit Worksheet (Form SL-202C) on our website.

Form Information

• Due date – December 15, 2020
• Must electronically file (e-file) in My DOR Government Account
• Use the worksheet as a tool during the budget process to determine your allowable levy limit before adopting the budget
• Review the updated County Levy Limit Worksheet Instructions before completing the e-file form

Law Changes

Increasing levy limit by referendum

• Referendums allowed in Spring, using the best information available
• Referendums may still be held in the Fall, using the current year information certified by DOR
• Review the Exceeding Levy Limits by Referendum or Resolution fact sheet for guidance

Line T – Increase to replace utility aid reduction for decommissioned or closed plants

• Sec. D, Line T – enter increase equal to your county's utility aid reduction for a decommissioned or closed plant under sec. 79.04(5)(b), Wis. Stats.

If you have any questions, contact us at lgs@wisconsin.gov.