Wisconsin Form W-2 & WT-7 Filing Requirements for 2023

The State of Wisconsin Mandates W-2 Filing!

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Wisconsin W-2 State Filing Requirements

  • The Form W-2, Wage, and Tax Statement should be filed with the State of Wisconsin.
  • The State of Wisconsin also mandates the filing of Form WT-7, Employers Annual Reconciliation of Wisconsin Income Tax Withheld.

Deadline to file Form W-2 and
Form WT-7 is

January 31, 2024.

TaxBandits is here to help you with both Federal and State filing of Form W-2.

Q. Does Wisconsin require W-2 filing?

A. Yes! For the tax year 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue mandates the W2 filing, wage statements for certain payments made to the employee on the payroll.

  • Payments made to the resident of Wisconsin, irrespective of where services were performed.
  • Payments made to non-residents for services rendered in the state of Wisconsin.

Q. Does Wisconsin require any additional forms to be submitted while filing W-2?

A. Yes! The Wisconsin Department of Revenue requires an employer who made payments from which Wisconsin tax was withheld or has an active Wisconsin withholding Account Number to file an additional Form WT-7 ( Employers Annual Reconciliation).

Note: When you E-File Form W2 Online with TaxBandits, you need to take care of the reconciliation Form WT-7.

Q. What is the deadline to file W-2 with Wisconsin?

A. The deadline to file Form W-2 with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue is January 31.

Note: If the due date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the next weekday is the deadline.

Employers who discontinue business must file form W-2s information returns within 30 days
of discontinuing business.

Q. Can I electronically file W-2 with Wisconsin?

A. Yes! You can e-file W-2 forms with the State of Wisconsin. If you prefer e-filing, TaxBandits is the best IRS authorized tax filing service provider for your business. We support the e-filing of Form W-2s with the State of Wisconsin. In addition to that, we assist in sending recipient copies of Completed W-2s copies via TaxBandits’ online access portal and postal mail, if needed.

Electronic filing: If you file 10 or more wage statements or information returns, you must file them electronically. Get Started with TaxBandits for e-filing Form W-2 with the state

Note: After e-filing Form W-2 with TaxBandits, you must take care of Filing reconciliation Form WT-7.

Q. What are the penalties for the late filing of W-2 with Wisconsin?

A. Every employer who fails to file Form W-2s by the due date, filing an incorrect or incomplete return is subject to a penalty of $10 for each violation. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue may waive-off the penalty if the breach is justified with the reasonable cause rather than willful neglect.

Learn more about Form W-2 penalties.

Q. Can I file W-2c with the State of Wisconsin?

A. Yes! For Wisconsin state, an employer can file Form W-2c if you file incorrect or incomplete wage statements for the tax year 2023.

When the Wisconsin Department of Revenue sends you an error message, the file has not been accepted then you must correct the errors and resubmit the file.

To make such corrections on Form W-2 electronically, you need to send the corrected EFW2 Format file electronically or send the corrected Form W-2c to the address given below:

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Do not send a transmittal form.

Q. Where do I mail W-2 forms when filing with the State of Wisconsin?

A. If you want to file paper copies of Form W-2 with the State of Wisconsin, send it to
the following mailing address.

W-2 Form Mailing Address:

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Note: Do not send federal or state transmittal forms. Transmittal form not needed.

WT-7 Form Mailing Address:

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Remember, TaxBandits e-filing service is the most convenient way to file your tax returns with the IRS and state. When you e-file, you can easily track your returns from anywhere. You can provide your employees to use our online access portal to view/download recipient copies from anywhere, anytime.

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