My Tax Account Common Questions

What is My Tax Account?

AVAILABLE IN FEBRUARY
My Tax Account is the Department of Revenue's free online business tax service that allows businesses to access their accounts to view current account status, file and amend returns, make payments, and manage and update account information. It's simple, secure and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

When will My Tax Account be available?

You will be able to register for and begin using My Tax Account starting on February 2, 2009. You will need a Wisconsin Web Access Management (WAMS) ID to use My Tax Account. If you already have a WAMS ID, you are ready to register for My Tax Account in February. If you need a WAMS ID, follow the steps below so you will be ready for My Tax Account registration in February.

What business taxes can I file and pay online?

My Tax Account currently allows businesses to file online state business tax returns and electronic, pre-authorized payments for of the following tax types:

What is a WAMS ID and how do I obtain one?

The State's Web Access Management System (WAMS) allows authorized individuals to access State Internet applications using the same means of identification for all State Web applications.   For example, a citizen can use the same Wisconsin User ID and password to acquire overweight trucking permits and file sales and use tax returns.

  1. Go to https://on.wisconsin.gov and click on "self registration."
  2. Read the Wisconsin Web Access Management System User Acceptance Agreement and if you agree, click on "accept."
  3. Fill out the user information. NOTE : You must have an accessible and unique e-mail address to complete the self-registration process.

I already have a WAMS ID to use other State online applications. Can I use the same ID to register to use My Tax Account?

Yes. You can access My Tax Account using the same WAMS ID that you currently use for other online State applications.

  How do I get started?

  1. Anytime - You must first create and activate your own individual unique Wisconsin Access Management System (WAMS) User ID at: https://on.wisconsin.gov.
  2. On or after February 2, 2009 - Once you have activated your WAMS ID, you may login to My Tax Account using your WAMS ID and password to register the business that you wish to access at: https://tap.revenue.wi.gov
  3. Choose the proper registration option as: (a) an employer/business owner, (b) third party preparer, or (c) previously registered third-party Sales Internet Process (SIP) user and complete the required fields to authenticate the business that you wish to register. You will need the business identification number, business real name, and business zip code.
  4. Add the tax account type(s) that you require access to. You will need to provide information from one of the three most recently filed tax returns for authentication.

Do I need a WAMS User ID if I am already registered with a Z-Logon ID to file sales tax returns on the Sales Internet Process (SIP)?

Yes, all My Tax Account users must register for their own individual WAMS ID. However, after obtaining their WAMS ID a streamlined registration option is provided for third-party SIP users to access their SIP authorized sales tax accounts automatically.

How can I find out more?

Monitor this website; more information will be posted as we approach February 2, 2009.

Last updated March 7, 2012