Environmental Remediation Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) (Sec. 66.1106, Wis. Stats.)
Base Year Packet
The Environmental Remediation Tax Incremental Finance Law (ER TIF) was approved by the Wisconsin Legislature in 1997 as a financial tool political subdivisions could use to pay for specific environmental remediation expenses. It was modified by the Legislature in 1999 and targets brownfield remediation projects. For additional information on state programs to assist in the remediation and redevelopment of brownfields, see the Department of Natural Resources Remediation and Redevelopment Program web site.
The 2005 Wis. Act 418 published on June 2, 2006, clarified the wording in the ER TIF law. At that time, the maximum life and some requirements were also updated to bring the ER TIF requirements more in line with other Tax Incremental Districts (TIDs).
The Department of Revenue (DOR) uses the information on the forms to establish the district's base value and to verify that proper legal procedures were followed. When completing these forms, use consistent identification numbers on the forms and on the required maps. These forms must be completed and submitted to DOR on or before December 31 of the creation year. The process of certifying base values does not begin until after January 1 of the year following creation.
| Forms | Description |
|---|---|
| Excel format | Contains all of the necessary forms. The best practice is to open the workbook, save it to your computer (remember location), and then go offline to complete the forms. |
| Tax Incremental Financing Remittance Fee Note: All fees will be transmitted electronically through "My Tax Account." Upon notification that a TID has been created, a bill will be generated in "My Tax Account" for payment. |
| Publications | Description |
|---|---|
| Comparison | Comparison of Regular and Environmental Remediation TIDs (9/08) |
| ER Steps | Steps for Creating ER TIF Districts (9/08) |
| PE-212 | Tax Incremental Finance - An Intergovernmentall/Private Partnership (9/08) |
| 66.1106 Law | Tax Incremental Financing Remittance Fee Note: All fees will be transmitted electronically through "My Tax Account." Upon notification that a TID has been created a bill will be generated in "My Tax Account" for payment. |
| Checklist | Description |
|---|---|
| PE-109 | ER TID Base Year Packet - Checklist (12/10) - identifies the forms needed. |
Complete and return the appropriate forms for creating an ER TID to:
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Attn: Equalization Bureau
Mail Stop 6-97, P.O. Box 8971
Madison, WI 53708-8971
Phone (608) 266-2149
Fax (608) 264-6897
E-mail - tif@revenue.wi.gov
Last updated January 6, 2012