May 12, 2025

To: Real Estate Transfer Return (RETR) Users
Register of Deeds, Real Property Listers, County Treasurers

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), State and Local Finance Division is making enhancements and upgrades to our Real Estate Transfer Return (RETR), which is moving to My Tax Account(MTA). The rollout date for the improved RETR has been moved to January 2026.

Details

• Anticipated rollout date – January 2026
• Filing application – moving to My Tax Account (MTA), which is DOR's online filing and payment system
• Training/resources – DOR will inform you of upcoming MTA training and resources to help streamline this transition

MTA Benefits

• MTA is designed for user-friendly filing
• System guides you to complete the return accurately and correctly
• Fields auto-fill based on your selections (ex: conveyance document or transfer type)
• Ease of use – users can file, view, or amend a return
• No registration, username or password needed to file a return
• Safe and secure system

Questions?