January 30, 2026
To: Telecommunications
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue's (DOR), State and Local Finance Division would like to inform you that the 2026 Telco forms are now available in
My Tax Account (MTA).
E-file by March 2, 2026
- In
My Tax Account – complete or e-file an extension for your 2026 T-R and T-P forms for the December 31, 2026, filing period
- Reminder – you must e-file both the T-R and T-P forms even if you do not have personal or real property
- You can request a filing extension in MTA – filing deadline with extension is April 1, 2026
Late filing penalty
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One month or less – if you file within a month after the March 2, 2026, due date (or April 1, 2026, for an extension), DOR will charge you a 5% penalty of the 2026 taxes
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For each additional month you are late – DOR will charge another 5%, not exceeding 25% of the total
Towers Reminder
- Schedule TI
- If you are reporting Towers, enter all tower locations on this schedule
- Towers you reported last year will not be listed on this year's schedule
- Report any new towers on the schedule
- If you there are any towers you reported last year, but no longer own – contact DOR to have them removed from the locally-assessed list
- Excel spreadsheet – you may also use the
State Assessed Towers Roll located on our
website to enter the locations
Questions?
Contact us at mfgtelco@wisconsin.gov.