February 14, 2018

To: Telco Contacts

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) would like to remind you of the upcoming March 1, 2018 Telco filing deadline.

Let's get started – log into My Tax Account (MTA):

To file

• Select "Telecom Fee"
• Click the correct period (December 31, 2018)
• Select the appropriate Return and start filing
• Choose "View or amend a return"
• Select "Amend Return" start filing

Request an extension

• Select "Telecom Fee"
• Click "Request Extension to File"
• Enter requested information and submit request
• Enter the correct period (December 31, 2018)

Make a payment

• Select "Telecom Fee"
• Click the correct period (December 31, 2018)
• Choose "Make a payment"
• Select the payment method and get started

Additional information - late filing penalty

• One month or less – if you file within a month after the March 1, 2018 (or April 2, 2018 for an extension), DOR will charge you a 5 percent penalty of the 2017 taxes
• For each additional month you are late – DOR will charge another 5 percent, not exceeding 25 percent of the total

If you have questions, contact us at mfgtelco@wisconsin.gov.