Wisconsin Tax Forms 2023
Printable State WI Form 1 and WI Form 1 Instructions
Wisconsin state income tax Form 1 must be postmarked by April 15, 2024 in order to avoid penalties and late fees. Printable Wisconsin state tax forms for the 2023 tax year will be based on income earned between January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
The Wisconsin income tax rate for tax year 2023 is progressive from a low of 3.5% to a high of 7.65%. The state income tax table can be found inside the Wisconsin Form 1 instructions booklet. The Wisconsin Form 1 instructions and the most commonly filed individual income tax forms are listed below on this page.
Preparation of your Wisconsin income tax forms begins with the completion of your federal tax forms. Several of the Wisconsin state income tax forms require information from your federal income tax return, for example.
If you have not done so already, please begin with your federal Form 1040. Remember that federal tax forms 1040EZ and 1040A have been discontinued. Seniors age 65 and older have the option of filing federal Form 1040-SR.
What is Wisconsin Form 1?
Wisconsin Form 1 is used by full-year residents to file their state income tax return.
Nonresident and part-year resident filers will complete Wisconsin Form 1NPR instead.
Read the Which Form To File
section of the WI Form 1 instructions book to help determine if you should file as a resident, part-year resident, or nonresident for tax year 2023.
Do I have to file a Wisconsin tax return?
You must file a Wisconsin tax return if your gross income exceeds the minimum specified for your filing status. For tax year 2023, Single residents under the age of 65 must file if their gross income is $13,460 or more. Married residents under the age of 65 must file if their gross income is $25,020 or more.
Gross income means all income before deducting expenses that is reportable to the state of Wisconsin. Even if your gross income is below the amount specified for your filing status, you may still have to file a Wisconsin tax return. Other filing requirements include but are not limited to when:
- You have unearned income from interest, dividends, capital gain distributions, scholarships, fellowships, and grants.
- You have earned income from wages, tips, and self-employment income that were not reported on a W-2.
- You owe a penalty on an IRA, retirement plan, education savings account, or health savings account.
- You were a nonresident or part-year resident of Wisconsin for tax year 2023 and your gross income was $2,000 or more.
Read the Who Must File
section of the WI Form 1 instructions book to help determine if you should file a Wisconsin income tax return for tax year 2023.
How to pay estimated taxes in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Form 1-ES is used to pay estimated taxes. If you have taxable income from self-employment, interest, dividends, unemployment compensation, and pensions, you may have to pay estimated tax to the state of Wisconsin.
Download Wisconsin Form 1-ES and the Wisconsin Form 1-ES Instructions booklet from the list of forms in the table below on this page. The Wisconsin Form 1-ES file contains fillable vouchers for the 2023 tax year. Fill in the voucher, save the file, print, and mail to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
Wisconsin estimated income tax payment due dates are the same as the federal Form 1040-ES payment due dates. For the 2024 tax year, estimated tax payments are due quarterly on the following dates: April 15, 2024; June 15, 2024; September 15, 2024; and Jan 15, 2025.
Where can I get Wisconsin tax forms?
Printable Wisconsin tax forms for 2023 are available for download below on this page. These are the official PDF files published by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, we do not alter them in any way. The PDF file format allows you to safely print, fill in, and mail in your 2023 Wisconsin tax forms.
To get started, download the forms and instructions files you need to prepare your 2023 Wisconsin income tax return. Then, open Adobe Acrobat Reader on your desktop or laptop computer. Do not attempt to fill in or print these files from your browser.
From Adobe Acrobat Reader use the Ctrl + O shortcut or select File / Open and navigate to your 2023 Wisconsin tax forms. Open the files to read the instructions, and, remember to save fillable forms periodically while filling them in. Print all Wisconsin state tax forms at 100%, actual size, without any scaling.
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2023 Wisconsin Tax Form Downloads
How do I track my Wisconsin tax refund?
To track the status of your WI Form 1 income tax refund online, visit the Wisconsin Department of Revenue website and use their Where's My Refund service.
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue states that you could receive your refund in as few as seven business days if you e-file compared to several weeks if filing on paper. Paper refund checks will usually be issued within two weeks.
To track the status of your Wisconsin income tax refund for 2023 you will need the following information:
- Tax Year
- Social Security Number
- Amount Of Refund
The requested information must match what was submitted on your 2023 Wisconsin Form 1. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue refund lookup service can be used to lookup the income tax years 2023, 2022, and 2021.
To contact the Wisconsin Department of Revenue service center by phone or email, use that same check your refund status link. Alternatively, read or print the 2023 Wisconsin Form 1 instructions file to obtain the proper phone number and mailing address to send a letter.
Last updated: December 10, 2023
References:
- Individuals, Forms and Instructions. State of Wisconsin, Department of Revenue. Retrieved December 10, 2023
- Individual Income Tax Filing Requirements. State of Wisconsin, Department of Revenue. Retrieved December 10, 2023
- Tax Rates. State of Wisconsin, Department of Revenue. Retrieved December 10, 2023