Beginning in 2008, the department can now accept electronic Form W-RAs, along with the required documents. First you must save the Form W-RA and attachments to your PC or network in the proper format as explained at:
https://tap.revenue.wi.gov/. Then, the saved documents (files) must be zipped. Here are the instructions of how to "zip" a file:
On your PC:
- Click "Start"
- Go to "Programs"
- Go to "Win Zip"
- Click "Win Zip 9.0 SR-1" (or whatever program they have)
- Click "Wizard" button (unless it goes directly to the Wizard)
- Click "Next"
- Click "Quick Search"
- Click "Next"
- Click "Create New Zip File"
- Click "Next"
- Enter the "File Name" – You can name it whatever you want (i.e. WRAs).
- Make sure it defaults to the location you want.
- Click "Next"
- Add Files – Add all of the documents (files) you want, limited to 50 MB.
- Click "Zip Now"
- Click "Finish"
Once you have zipped the Form W-RAs and all documents you want, you would:
- Go to WRA File Transfer within DOR Internet at:
https://tap.revenue.wi.gov/services/
- Click "Ready to Transfer" button
- Click "Browse"
- Select your Zip File (created using instructions above)
- Click "Transfer" button
Once you have completed these instructions, you have electronically transmitted the Form W-RA and required attachments. There is no paper to mail. Either you or your client should keep the originals of all documents for a minimum of four years. If the department would need the originals, we will contact your client.
March 6, 2009