January 12, 2026
To: Real Estate Transfer Return Form Filers
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), State and Local Finance Division is pleased to announce the new real estate transfer return (RETR) is now available in My Tax Account (MTA).
MTA system
System is designed for user-friendly filing, and is safe and secure:
- No registration, username, or password necessary to file a return
- It guides you to complete the return accurately and correctly
- Fields autofill based on your selections (ex: conveyance document or transfer type)
- Ease of use – users can file, view, or amend a return
Previous RETRS
DOR conversion of previous returns – returns submitted:
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On or after November 10, 2025, but not yet recorded – were converted to MTA and are available to record in MTA
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Prior to November 10, 2025, and not recorded by January 8, 2026 – were not converted and are not available to record in MTA
Communication is important
If you utilize third-party software for your filings, keep in touch with the provider.
RETR Resources
- Instructional guides, walk-through video, and other resources – visit our
RETR page
- Stay informed – sign up for RETR email updates on our
Subscribe to DOR E-News page
Questions?
Contact us at retr@wisconsin.gov.