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The Wisconsin Department of Revenue will begin accepting electronically filed 2025 returns, including the WisTax Form 1 and Schedule H, when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting returns for the season.

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1 Get Ready

Visit irs.gov for filing options.


2 Right Click and Save

After you've completed your federal return, file your state return with WisTax.

3 e-file

If you have a refund coming, get updates online.
E-filing provides the fastest refund.

What You Should Know

  • WisTax requires you to upload an electronic copy of your federal Form 1040 or 1040-SR, W-2s, any 1099s that have Wisconsin withholding, and other tax documents in certain situations
    • You will be prompted to upload required documents throughout your filing
  • WisTax will time out after 15 minutes of inactivity – use the "Save and Finish Later" button to save your progress as you go
    • When resuming a saved draft, select "Continue Editing" at the top of the page
  • Review the WisTax common questions for more information

Begin Filing

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue will begin accepting electronically filed 2025 returns, including the WisTax Form 1 and Schedule H, when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting returns for the season.

Form 1 (Wisconsin resident income tax return) – available for 2024.

Note: You must have a complete copy of your federal income tax return in electronic format.

Schedule H (Homestead Credit) – available for 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Note: Amended returns, prior-year returns, and nonresident/part-year resident income tax returns (Form 1NPR) must be filed through a tax professional, using third-party software, or on paper. Visit our Forms page for printable fill-in forms and instructions.

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WisTax and Direct File information 2025

About the Wisconsin Homestead Credit
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