Wisconsin Department of Revenue

Less Driving Means Less Gas Tax Revenue

Highway funding will be hard hit. Here’s how to replace the gas tax.

County COVID-19 Expenses Are Rising

Already in the millions. County may need to levy property taxes above the state-imposed limit.

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

Bittercube Offering Delivery Cocktails, Online Classes

Milwaukee bitters manufacturer gets creative to raise revenue, provide entertainment.

Coronavirus Could Hit State Economy Harder

Wisconsin more dependent on trade than most states, could face bigger downturn.

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

Journal Sentinel Complex Sold

Plus: Badger Mutual moving downtown, Northridge security deal, Lion House has a buyer and much more.

What’s This Sherman Park Home Worth?

City, prospective buyer have wrangled over price of foreclosed home.

Foxconn Innovation Centers Are On Hold

Hundreds of jobs were to be created at centers in four different cities. Little has happened.

Seven Stops Not on Tom Tiffany’s Congressional Announcement Tour

One Wisconsin Now Offers Suggestions Highlighting the Real Tom Tiffany

Healthy Economy Buys New State Spending

Which helps explain budget victory being claimed by both parties.

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’

Close Dark Store Loophole, Campaign Urges

County, municipal representatives say loophole shifts property taxes from big box stores to homeowners.

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

Child Tax Credit Applications Now Open

State residents with children under age 18 can apply for one-time, $100 tax credit.

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."

Does Lottery Allow Gaming the System?

Several big winners have close ties to retailers selling the winning tickets.

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."

DNR Opens Huge Forest to ATV Drivers

200 miles of new routes in North Woods. Big victory for big lobbyist, ATV company Polaris.

Has Barrett Driven Up City Debt?

Conservative MacIver Institute says yes. Let’s look at the data.

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.

Huge Tax Change Coming?

Proposed deal would end business personal property tax and raise gas tax by same amount.

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.

State Facing Drop In Budget Revenue?

Numbers trail estimates but hard to track since Walker administration doesn’t release monthly statistics.

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

Ira Robins Makes Bid for Kovac Seat

Launches campaign by making shocking, though, unsupported allegations.

New Tax Auditors Target Out-Of-State Firms

Including many firms whose accounts have never been scrutinized before.

Lakefront Brewery

This popular attraction is not just for tours anymore.

Milwaukee Municipal Court Under Fire

It imprisons debtors and seems bloated with staff. Will city demand changes?

Governor Scott Walker Signs Senate Bill 40

Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 40 into law.

The Horse Barn’s Final Days?

The huge facility on E. National has housed the police horses and downtown carriage horses, but is now heavy with debt and unpaid taxes.

Cut Income Tax or Property Tax?

While deficit looms, Republican leaders and lobbyists fight over which tax to cut.

Dispensergate?

State comes clean on alleged soap dispenser scandal.

Will Walker Face a Budget Deficit?

Drop in tax collections could cause shortfall -- and a campaign issue for Burke.

10 Questions and Answers About Taxes

The April 15 deadline approaches. How will the Walker tax cuts will affect you?

Is Walker Serious About Ending Income Tax?

It brings in $7.5 billion per year. How would he replace it?

Why Do People Hate the Property Tax?

10 questions and answers about your property tax bill

Finally, Something the Parties Agree On

Republican and Democratic legislators both support tax credits to rehab old buildings, but cost could be high.

How Legislators Grab Big Pensions

A move into higher-paying state jobs greatly increases their pensions.

Should Internet Sales Be Taxed?

Federal bill could yield more than $70 million in annual sales tax for Wisconsin. Walker says he would use for income tax relief.

GOP Wants to Cut Back Taxpayer Donations

You may lose the chance to donate to causes like prostate cancer research or a fire fighters memorial if this measure is adopted.

Legislation You Should Worry About

A tax handout to TV and radio stations and more restrictions on wind power are among some questionable new bills.

A Fiscal Shell Game

Legislators will likely transfer $500 million from the general fund to the transportation fund, yet bicycle funding will still get cut.

Wisconsin’s Rising Wealth Gap

In the last decade all $4.8 billion in income gains went to the wealthiest 20 percent. All boats aren’t rising.

The Bitter Feud Between the Bradley Center and Wisconsin Center

The "negotiations" by the Bradley Center and the Wisconsin Center District have begun to resemble the feud between the Hatfields and McCoys.

The Sad Saga of Rep. Steve Nass

These are not good days for Rep. Steve Nass (R-Whitewater).