1a, Wi-Z, & Telefile Wisconsin Income Tax Instructions (Page 7 of 32) in pdf

General Instructions

• a statement indicating which federal

Other offices open on a limited schedule

Who Should File

extension provision you want to apply for

(generally Mondays) are: Baraboo, Beaver

Even if you don't have to file, you should file

Wisconsin (for example, the federal

Dam, Elkhorn, Fond du Lac, Grafton, Green

to get a refund if:

automatic 6-month extension provision).

Bay, Hayward, Hudson, Janesville,

• You had Wisconsin income tax withheld

Kenosha, La Crosse, Lancaster, Marinette,

from your wages.

Note You will owe interest on any tax that

Oshkosh, Rhinelander, Sheboygan,

• You paid estimated taxes for 2005.

you have not paid by April 17, 2006. This

Superior, Tomah, Waukesha, Wausau, and

applies even though you may have an

Wisconsin Rapids.

• You claim the earned income credit or the

extension of time to file. If you do not file

veterans and surviving spouses property

Internet Address You may access the

your return by April 17, 2006, or during an

tax credit.

department’s web site 24 hours a day, 7 days

extension period, you are subject to addi-

a week, at From this

tional interest and penalties. If you expect to

Electronic Filing

web site, you can:

owe tax with your return, you can avoid the

Electronic filing is the fastest way to get your

1% per month interest charge during the

•

ownload forms, instructions, and publi-

federal and state income tax refunds. If you

extension period by paying the tax by

cations.

choose to have your refund deposited directly

April 17, 2006. Submit the payment with a

in a financial institution account, it may be

• See answers to frequently asked ques-

2005 Wisconsin Form 1-ES. You can get

issued in as few as 5 working days. Checks

tions.

this form at any Department of Revenue

may be issued in as few as 7 working days.

• Send us comments or request help.

office. (Exception You will not be charged

interest during an extension period if (1) you

You may pay by electronic funds transfer if

• File your return electronically.

served in support of Operation Iraqi Free-

you file electronically. File early and schedule

FAX To receive tax forms and publications

dom in the United States, or (2) you qualify

payment as late as April 17. Go to http://

for a federal extension because of service in

by fax, call the department from the tele-

for

phone connected to your fax machine at

a combat zone due to your participation in

more information.

(608) 261-6229.

Operation Iraqi Freedom. Write “Operation

To file your Wisconsin income tax return

Iraqi Freedom” on the top of the first page of

TTY Equipment Telephone help is avail-

electronically, you can use ...

your return.)

able using TTY equipment. Call (608)

• Wisconsin Free-File. Available for free on

267-1049 in Madison or (414) 227-4147 in

Tax Help or Additional Forms

the Department of Revenue web site at

Milwaukee. These numbers are to be used

You can get tax help, forms, or publications

These Wisconsin

only when calling with TTY equipment.

at any of the following Department of

forms are submitted electronically after you

Revenue offices:

complete them.

Questions About Refunds –

• A tax professional .

Check your local

(Note Do not mail your completed return

Call: (608) 266-8100 in Madison or

telephone directory for the names of tax

to any of the addresses listed below.

(414) 227-4907 in Milwaukee or

professionals who offer electronic filing or

Completed returns should be mailed to the

address shown on the return.)

1-866-WIS-RFND (1-866-947-7363)

visit our web site at

toll-free within the U.S. or Canada

eserv/city/index.html.

Madison –

Visit our Web Site:

• Tax preparation software. Purchase off-

Customer assistance:

the-shelf tax preparation software to install

2135 Rimrock Rd.

If you need to contact us about your refund,

on your computer, or connect to one of the

Mail Stop 5-77, PO Box 8949

please wait at least 10 weeks after filing

private vendor web sites that offer elec-

(zip code 53708-8949)

your return. Refund information may not be

tronic filing. For more information, visit our

phone: (608) 266-2772

available until that time.

web site at eserv/

e-mail: income@dor.state.wi.us

webased.html or

You may call one of the above numbers or

Forms requests:

eserv/offshelf.html.

write to Department of Revenue, Mail Stop

Mail Stop 1-151, PO Box 8949

5-77, PO Box 8949, Madison WI 53708-

(zip code 53708-8949)

Wisconsin also has a TeleFile system.

8949. If you call, you will need your social

phone: (608) 266-1961

TeleFile allows taxpayers to e-file by

security number and the dollar amount of

Internet: html/

telephone. The TeleFile worksheet and

your refund.

formsreq.html

instructions are included in this booklet. See

page 27 to determine if you are eligible.

An automated response is available

Milwaukee –

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, when you

State Office Bldg.

When to File / Extension of Time

call one of the numbers listed above. If you

819 N. 6th St., Rm. 408

need to speak with a person, assistance is

to File

(zip code 53203-1682)

available Monday through Friday from

Your return is due April 17, 2006. If you

income tax information:

7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. by calling (608)

cannot file on time, you can get an exten-

(414) 227-4000

266-2772 in Madison or (414) 227-4000 in

sion. You may use any federal extension

forms requests: (414) 227-4440

Milwaukee (long-distance charges, if appli-

provision for Wisconsin, even if you are

cable, will apply).

Appleton – 265 W. Northland Ave.

filing your federal return by April 17.

(zip code 54911-2091)

You may also get information on your refund

phone: (920) 832-2727

How to Get an Extension You do not need

using our secure Internet web site at

to submit a request for an extension to the

Eau Claire – State Office Bldg.

department prior to the time you file your

718 W. Clairemont Ave.

Wisconsin return. When you file your

(zip code 54701-6190)

Form 1A or WI-Z, attach either:

phone: (715) 836-2811

• a copy of your federal extension applica-

tion (for example, Form 4868) or

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