Wisconsin Department of Revenue

Gov. Evers to Take Action on 33 Bills

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Dozens Of Bills

Department of Revenue Collections, Feb Fy2026

General Purpose Revenue (GPR) Collections Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded

DATCP, DOR Issue Guidance on Cash Transaction Rounding

DOR Launces First Time Tax Filers Resource Page

Wisconsin’s Taxes At Historic Low

But has been achieved by squeezing local governments. The numbers tell quite a story.

DATCP, DOR Offer Tips for Identity Theft Prevention and Protection

DATCP, DOR Offer Tips for Identity Theft Prevention and Protection

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

Airport Hotel Sold at Auction

Former Four Points by Sheraton encountered financial difficulties.

Former Wisconsin Revenue Secretary Peter Barca Joins Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future Leadership Council

Luxury Tower Developer Hit With Liens, Nonpayment Claims

The tower crane is gone, and $14 million in legal challenges are coming.

WisTax, Wisconsin’s free, electronic, secure income tax filing system will be available for the 2026 filing season

Huge Tower Crane Removed From Neutral Edison Site

'Temporary pause' to 31-story, mass-timber tower project may last longer.

John Leiber Announces Re-Election Bid for Wisconsin State Treasurer

Speakers to explore ways to unlock investment in communities

2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit begins Wednesday in Green Bay

Gov. Evers Celebrates Work to Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs for Working Families as Sales Tax on Residential Utility Bills Ends

Gov. Evers’ plan to lower energy bill costs will save Wisconsin households more than $178 million over the next two years

Investing in communities, preparing for the future top agenda at Wisconsin Economic Summit

Registration open for the for Oct. 15-16 event in Green Bay

Many Electronic Vaping Devices Must Be Off Shelves Before September 1

Biersal Tavern Has Closed

Tavern issued two-word announcement Friday, offering no reason for the decision.

Lawmakers Debate ‘No Tax on Tips’ After Cutting It from Evers’ Budget

The policy echoes a provision in President Donald Trump's signature tax and immigration law

Labor Shortage Stalls Wisconsin’s Economic Growth, Report Says

Wisconsin also has lower productivity than surrounding states.

DOR makes final Innovation Planning Grants distribution, readies for launch of Innovation Grants

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Condemns Vape Registry Law, Warns of Harm to Hemp Industry

One of Milwaukee’s Largest Apartment Complexes Sold

Price much higher than assessed value of 596-apartment complex.

Interval Workers Confront Cafe Owner, Demand Unpaid Wages

Twelve employees of the defunct cafe are attempting to secure $10,000 from owner Ryan Hoban.

GOP Bill Offers Tax Credit for Child Care Providers

But providers, businesses say it won't solve the problem.

Attention property owners: Property assessments can be appealed

New Business Proposed For King Drive

One Seven Cafe & Lounge plans to take over Mi Casa Su Cafe space.

Tourism Spending Dipped During Republican Convention in Milwaukee 

Hotels up, everything else down during RNC, WI Department of Revenue data shows.

Wisconsin Taxpayers with Retirement Income Can Now Use Direct File

Wisconsin Taxpayers Have New Option for Organ Donation

DOR Reunites Nearly $10 Million with Rightful Owners

New Milwaukee Sales Tax Brings in $200 Million

2024 was first year of 2% city sales tax; it raised $16 million more than expected.

Iowa County Resident Pleads Guilty to Filing Fraudulent Income Tax Return, Fails to Report Embezzlement Income

Wisconsin Department of Revenue Reassures Taxpayers Direct File Remains a Safe and Secure Option

Wisconsin Residents Can File Taxes For Free With New System

Wisconsin is one of 25 states using IRS Direct File system

Income Tax Season Begins January 27

Unemployment Insurance 2024 Tax Statements Available Online

New IRS Direct File Program Is Available to Wisconsin Taxpayers

No More Promises. It’s Closed

Part punk bar, part Packers pub -- and now, part of Milwaukee history.

Department of Revenue Collections, November FY2025

General Purpose Revenue (GPR) Collections Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded

Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Owners Face New Tax in 2025

A 3 cents per kilowatt tax at EV charging stations will raise millions.

Milwaukee Property Bills Bring Sticker Shock

But it's worth understanding what is causing bills to spike, and one opportunity to save.

Wisconsin Residents – Check Your Property Tax Bill to Ensure You Receive the Lottery and Gaming Credit

The Real Problem with Property Taxes

Much of state funding for 'public instruction' doesn't go to the schools.

DOR distributed shared revenue payments including supplemental county and municipal aid

Wisconsin Implementing Electric Vehicle Charging Tax and Registration in 2025

The Daily Bird Has Closed Indefinitely

Riverwest cafe was known for its yellow interior and community events like Narcan trainings.

Free tax assistance programs need volunteers for 2025 tax season

Department of Revenue Collections, First Quarter FY2025

General Purpose Revenue (GPR) Collections Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded

Gov. Evers, DOR Announce $1.56 Billion in Shared Revenue for Local Governments in 2025

Deadline for Late Lottery and Gaming Credit Applications is October 1, 2024

Eight special daytime performances will bring over 10,000 area students to downtown Milwaukee to experience the performing arts

Wisconsin and Coalition of 30 States Announce Settlement to End Interstate Unclaimed Property Litigation

States will take possession of more than $190 million in unclaimed property

Wisconsin Joins New Federal Online Program for Filing Income Tax Returns

In its first year Direct File saved taxpayers using it some $5.6 million in tax preparation fees.

Equalized Values Report Shows Continued Increase

Wisconsin's Real Estate Market Grew by 8%

Microsoft Buys Yet More Land in Racine County

Now has 1,270-acre campus in area where Foxconn failed to build massive development.

Wisconsin Department of Revenue Posts 2024 Preliminary Equalized Values

Gov. Evers Announces First Payments to Wisconsin Counties and Municipalities Under Historic Shared Revenue Increases

Microsoft Buys More Land in Mount Pleasant For Data Center  

Spending $33.9 million on additional land for $3.3 billion development on Foxconn land.

New Milwaukee Sales Tax Collections Slow, But Comptroller Isn’t Panicking

There are a lot of reasons initial proceeds are slow says Comptroller Bill Christianson.

Wisconsin Democrats Rally Around High Stakes 2024 Election

But state convention shows division, protest against Baldwin on Israel-Palestine issue.

What Will Wisconsin Do Now That Feds Are Moving to Ease Marijuana Restrictions?

Wisconsin supporters of legalization say fed change is welcome, but don't expect any sudden shifts.

Department of Revenue Collections, March FY2024

General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands - rounded)

Evers Picks New Department of Revenue Secretary

David Casey will replace Peter Barca, who stepped down from cabinet post.

Gov. Evers Appoints David Casey to Serve as DOR Secretary

State Department of Revenue Secretary Barca Will Resign in April

Peter Barca, a political veteran, is reportedly eyeing a congressional race.

Gov. Evers Announces DOR Secretary Barca Leaving Evers Administration

Gov. Evers Take Actions on 44 Bills

Department of Revenue Collections, February FY2024

General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands - rounded)

Wisconsin Residents – There’s an Easier Way to Apply for the Lottery and Gaming Credit

Individual Income Tax Season Begins January 29

Wisconsin DOR launches free WisTax e-filing system, joins IRS Free File program

Unemployment Insurance 2023 Tax Statements Available Online

District 8 Becoming More Democratic. Its Senator Isn’t.

State Sen. Dan Knodl votes like MAGA Republican in a nearly evenly divided district.

New sales and use taxes in the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County begin on January 1, 2024

2023 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments

Wisconsin Residents – Check Your Property Tax Bill to Ensure You Receive the Lottery and Gaming Credit

Gov. Evers Signs Bills to Keep Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball in Wisconsin Through 2050

Wisconsin DOR joins tax industry partners to prevent scams

Need for vigilance stressed as identity theft attempts rise during holiday, tax seasons

Department of Revenue Collections, October FY2024

General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands - rounded)

Free tax assistance programs need volunteers for 2024 tax season

Department of Revenue Collections, First Quarter FY2024

General Purpose Revenue (GPR) Collections Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded

New Brewers Subsidy Substantially Better For City, County

New deal calls for study of Beer District concept, reduces county contribution, introduces new funding source.

New Operator Takes Over Shuttered Downtown Hotel

Hampton Inn closed earlier this year, then was transferred in lieu of foreclosure.

Comptroller Won’t Run For Reelection

City's chief financial officer Aycha Sawa stepping down, city-wide seat now wide open.

East Side Italian Restaurant Announces Sudden Closure

Just weeks after reopening following fire, Tavolino abruptly closed Monday.

East Side Restaurant Quietly Closes

The fast-casual spot, specializing in hot dogs, burgers and sausages, closed over the summer.

Mayor Unveils 2024 Budget With New Sales Tax

But a massive deficit still looms for Milwaukee.

City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County certify new sales taxes

New sales and use taxes will begin on January 1, 2024

Equalized Values Report Shows Strong Increase

Wisconsin's Real Estate Market Grew by 13%

Downtown Hotel Taken Over By Lender

Transfer in lieu of foreclosure answers question on why hotel mysteriously closed in late April.

Wisconsin Department of Revenue Posts 2023 Preliminary Equalized Values

Lakefront Brewery’s New Riverwalk Patio

Lovely new covered patio offers great views of the river, city and Holton Street Viaduct.

County Sales Tax Hike Gets First Approval

County officials detail future cuts without sales tax plan, as Parks Department is halved and senior centers eliminated.

Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law

"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.

Republicans Overstate Tax Cut’s Impact?

Most taxpayers will get less than 'average savings' cited by GOP.

Department of Revenue Collections, May FY2023

General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands - rounded)

Two of Milwaukee’s Largest Corporate Landlords Selling Their Houses, With Wildly Different Results

One is making huge profits while the other is losing money.