Wisconsin Department of Revenue

Ald. Zamarripa encourages business owners to apply for Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant

Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant program now available for local businesses

Variety of local grant opportunities also available

WILL Warns Town of Buchanan Transportation Fee Amounts to Unlawful Tax

Town of Buchanan has 120 days to remove fee, or face lawsuit

Gov. Evers Announces $420 Million in Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants

Participating businesses to receive $5,000; grant program to potentially help approximately 84,000 Wisconsin small businesses

Earned Income Credit Recipients Trade Delays for Larger Tax Refunds

2020 Wisconsin Individual Income Tax Return and Payment Deadline Extended to May 17, 2021

DOR matches more than $8 million in unclaimed property to owners

Department of Revenue Collections, January FY2021 General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded)

Assembly Dems Introduce Amendment to Deliver Relief for Small Businesses

Amendment would direct funds to deliver immediate assistance to WI businesses

DOR extending customer service hours during 2021 tax season

Gov. Evers: We’re All In Grants Provide Nearly $240 Million Total to Wisconsin Small Businesses

Program targeting sectors hit hardest by COVID-19 largest direct-aid program for small businesses in WEDC history

Columbus Contractor Charged with Withholding Tax Theft

Gov. Evers Invests $120 Million to Support Small Businesses as COVID-19 Cases Surge

New “We’re All In” grants investment includes $70 Million for second round

Department of Revenue Collections, October FY2021 General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded)

SOLD! Unclaimed property online auction runs November 16 to 30

DOR uses virtual tools to reach Wisconsinites during pandemic

Unclaimed property online auction runs October 26 to November 9

Appleton man reunited with long-lost colonial era currency collection

Second round of We’re All In Grants will provide $50 million more for small businesses

State aims to assist businesses still facing impacts of COVID-19

Gov. Evers Invests Additional $100 Million in Wisconsin Small Businesses and Economic Stabilization

Investments include second round of We’re All In Grants and investments in tourism, entertainment, and cultural venues

Unclaimed property online auction runs October 5 to 18

Oshkosh Man Charged with Elder Abuse After Alleged Theft of $427,000 from Elderly Victim

September 11, 2020

Equalized Values Report Shows Healthy Increase in Property Values

Wisconsin's Real Estate Market Grew by 6 Percent

Wisconsin Department of Revenue Posts 2020 Preliminary Equalized Values

Gov. Evers Announces $41.6 Million Distributed Through Wisconsin Farm Support Program

Applications open for second round of funding on August 10

Gov. Evers Goes All In for Agriculture with $50 Million in Relief for Wisconsin Farmers, $15 Million Food Security Initiative

Department of Revenue announces immediate help for small businesses on sales taxes and other steps to help taxpayers in response to COVID-19

DOR calls on taxpayers to help fight identity theft

Department efforts saved over $55 million last tax season

Over a Million Tax Returns Filed So Far This Tax Season

There are advantages to filing sooner rather than later

Department of Revenue Collections, January FY2020

General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands - rounded)

Wisconsin Center Expansion Project Receives Milwaukee Common Council approval to receive moral obligation bonds from the state

Gov. Evers Takes Action to Address Youth Vaping

“Vaping is a serious public health epidemic and it is time to take action," said Evers.

Department of Revenue Collections, December FY2020 General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded)

Milwaukee Woman Charged with Embezzlement and Identity Theft

Jefferson County Tax Return Preparer Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud and Theft

Wisconsin Audit Initiative Provides 12 to 1 Return on Investment

Revenue generation of $159.9 million was $77.9 million higher than goal

Wisconsin Homeowners Got a Nice Present from the Lottery

Average Lottery and Gaming Credit on Wisconsin property tax bills is $184

Gov. Evers Signs Eleven More Bills

Seven Stops Not on Tom Tiffany’s Congressional Announcement Tour

One Wisconsin Now Offers Suggestions Highlighting the Real Tom Tiffany

Analysis: Wisconsin Residents Will Pay More Than $2 Billion to Support Medicaid Expansion in Other States

Because Wisconsin has not expanded Medicaid, state residents experience no return on these investments.

Desperate Walker Wants to Hand Out More Election Year Corporate Welfare

Working Families Shouldn’t Have to Pay for Corporate Subsidies

One Wisconsin Now Statements on Scott Walker Latest Corporate Welfare Scheme

Desperate Governor Calling for ‘FoxValleyCon’

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Elects Northwestern Mutual President Gregory C. Oberland As Board President

Nine New Trustees Elected from Charles E. Kubly Foundation, Foley & Lardner LLP, Harley-Davidson, Inc., Husch Blackwell, JCP Construction, and Plunkett Family Foundation

Gov. Walker signs state tax credit legislation into law

New program to help finance affordable housing developments

22 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants

Governor Scott Walker, WEDC Secretary Mark Hogan, UW System President Ray Cross and other key leaders to award grants during statewide tour on “Fab Lab Day”

State Leaders to Join Governor Walker in Awarding Fab Labs Grants Throughout Wisconsin

WEDC Secretary Hogan, Department of Revenue Secretary Chandler, UW System President Cross among those taking part in “Fab Lab Day” announcements on May 1

Governor Walker Joins Vice President Pence in Milwaukee to Talk Tax Relief for Wisconsin’s Hardworking Families

"Since 2011, we have provided more than $8 billion in cumulative tax relief at the state level for Wisconsin’s hardworking families."

Governor Walker Visits Martha Merrell’s Bookstore to Promote Child Sales Tax Rebate and Sales Tax Holiday Package

The proposed legislation sets a new sales tax holiday for August 4-5, 2018.

Governor Walker Promotes Child Sales Tax Rebate and Sales Tax Holiday Package in Ashwaubenon

According to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, the child tax credit rebate is estimated at $122.1 million in fiscal year 2018.

Governor Walker, Speaker Vos Agree to Tax Relief Package

Budget surplus returns to taxpayers through one-time child sales tax rebate and sales tax holiday under agreement

Department of Revenue Analysis: Typical Family of Four in Wisconsin to See a $2,508 Tax Cut Under Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

"In Wisconsin, we proved you can provide tax relief for the hardworking taxpayers and invest in your priorities at the same time."

2017 State of the City

As Delivered by Mayor Tom Barrett

Governor Walker Announces Department of Revenue Anti-Fraud Initiatives Save Taxpayers $255 Million Over Six Years

Last tax season, DOR stopped more than $63 million in fraudulent refunds and credits.

Free Help with Tax Returns Offered at MATC’s Downtown Milwaukee and Oak Creek Campuses

All returns are e-filed to ensure speed and accuracy.

AG Schimel Announces Charges in Megabucks Lottery Fraud

The complaint alleges that the two defendants conspired to win the December 29, 2007, Wisconsin Megabucks lottery game.

4 Questions for Sen. Johnson as He Launches His Campaign from PACUR

Sen. Johnson, a regular critic of government programs like student loans and social security, gleefully embraced government subsidies when it benefitted his in-laws company.

Representatives Brostoff, Bowen, Kessler, and Sinicki Take Stand Against Legislation Attacking Milwaukee Taxpayers, Local Control

Assembly Bill 885 mandates a government takeover of Milwaukee County’s debt collection efforts.

Governor Scott Walker Announces DOR Anti-Fraud Initiatives Save Taxpayers $192 Million Over Five Years

The money saved from potential tax refund fraud during the past five tax seasons has increased by $121 million, or 170 percent over the previous five years.

Governor Scott Walker Creates Commission on Government Reform, Efficiency, and Performance

Commission will focus on continual improvement making government more effective, more efficient, and more accountable to the public

Governor Scott Walker Signs Senate Bill 40

Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 40 into law.