Office of the Secretary

​​​The secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue is appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation of the state Senate. As the department head, the secretary is responsible for administering state and local taxes in a fair, efficient and equitable manner while advocating sound tax and fiscal policies and providing property tax relief.

Deputy Secretary Guerra Lapacek 
Deputy Secretary
Maria Guerra Lapacek | Bio
Assistant Deputy Secretary Patty Mayers 
Assistant Deputy Secretary
Patty Mayers | Bio

Office of Legislative and Public Affairs

Assists the secretary and other department officials in communicating effectively with legislators, the media, and other customers.

Legislative Advisor: Vacant​

Phone: (608) 266-1933

Communications Director: Jennifer Bacon​

Phone: (608) 266-2300

Office of the Secretary

Mail Stop 624-A

Wisconsin Department of Revenue

2135 Rimrock Road

PO Box 8933

Madison, WI 53708-8933

Phone: (608) 266-6466

Fax: (608) 266-5718


Office of General Counsel

Provides legal counsel to the secretary and other department officials, litigates tax cases, reviews proposed administrative rules and tax legislation, and works with other state agencies on legal matters.

Chief Legal Counsel: ​Dana J. Erlandsen

Phone: (608) 267-8970

Office of General Counsel

Mail Stop 6-173

Wisconsin Department of Revenue

2135 Rimrock Road

PO Box 8907

Madison, WI 53708-8907

Phone: (608) 267-8970

Fax: (608) 261-6222