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The Wisconsin Department of Revenue will begin accepting electronically filed returns, including the WisTax Form 1 and Schedule H, on January 27, 2025.

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We recommend IRS Direct File. If you qualify, it is a quick and easy way to file.

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After you've completed your federal return, file your state return with WisTax.

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If you have a refund coming, get updates online.
E-filing provides the fastest refund.

What You Should Know

  • NEW – See if you qualify for Direct File; nearly all Direct File users qualify for WisTax
  • File your federal return with Direct File, and your federal data will transfer into WisTax
  • If you use Direct File then WisTax, you will not need to attach W-2s, 1099s, nor your federal return in WisTax
  • WisTax with Direct File uses your My Tax Account (MTA) profile. After filing your federal return, log into your MTA or create one.
  • If you don't qualify to use Direct File, you may still qualify to file your Wisconsin return with WisTax. Review WisTax Common Questions for more information

If you don't qualify to use WisTax, file through a tax preparer, using third-party software, or on paper. The IRS Free File program may be an option for you

Begin Filing

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue will begin accepting electronically filed returns, including the WisTax Form 1 and Schedule H, on January 27, 2025. Do not use the Form 1 link below if using IRS Direct File.

Form 1 (Wisconsin resident income tax return) – available for 2023 and 2024

Note: You must have a complete copy of your federal income tax return in electronic format.

Schedule H (homestead credit) – available for 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Note: Amended returns, prior-year returns, and nonresident/part-year resident income tax returns (Form 1NPR) must be filed through a tax professional, using third-party software, or on paper. Visit our Forms page for printable fill-in forms and instructions.

IRS Free File Program

An IRS Free File vendor may be an option if you don't qualify to use WisTax. The Free File Alliance is a group of private-sector tax preparation companies that provide free online tax preparation and electronic filing. Visit our Free File page for more information.

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