Legislative Reference
Wisconsin statutes authorize the Department of Revenue (DOR) to intercept tax refunds and refundable credits to pay debts owed to government agencies and Wisconsin Tribes.
Refund offset:
Other revenue sources:
- Vendor setoff -
sec 71.93(b) and
71.935, Wis. Stats., authorizes the Department of Revenue to certify debts to the Department of Administration so that they may reduce a disbursement to the debtor by the amount of the debt.
- Lottery prizes -
sec. 565.30 (5), Wis. Stats., authorized the Department of Revenue to intercept lottery prize winnings greater than $600 to be applied against the amount the taxpayer owes to state agencies.
Contact Us
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Compliance Bureau
PO Box 8910
Madison, WI 53708-8910
Phone: (608) 264-0344
Fax: (608) 261-6226
Email: DORAgencyCollections@wisconsin.gov
January 9, 2024