Tax Overview: Wisconsin
Wisconsin tax debts are handled by the Department of Revenue and can trigger liens, levies, and wage garnishments. The state's OIC program (Form A-212) will stop collections, but the client must get on an IA while the OIC is being reviewed. IAs are available up to 24 months without financials, but will NOT lift garnishments or levies. Wage garnishment reduction is possible via Form A-772. Bank levy release is possible with specific documentation. The collection statute is 20 years.
Key Tax Facts
- OIC available via Form A-212 — WILL stop collections
- Client must get on an IA while OIC is being reviewed — dual track required
- Installment agreements up to 24 months without financials
- Over 24 months: Form A-771 plus supporting docs (3 months financials, all income/expenses)
- IA will NOT lift garnishment or levy
- Wage garnishment reduction possible via Form A-772
- Bank levy release possible: requires Form A-771, EFT form, 60 days of bank statements, and screenshot with exact amount on hold
- 20-year collection statute for liens
Common Tax Issues
The dual-track OIC requirement (must be on an IA simultaneously) means taxpayers need to manage two processes at once
IAs do not lift garnishments — garnishment reduction must be pursued separately via Form A-772
Bank levy release is possible but requires very specific documentation — the screenshot of the hold amount is a unique requirement
20-year lien statute means debts persist for decades
Resolution Options in Wisconsin
Payment Plans (Installment Agreements)
Without financials: Up to 24 months
With financials: Up to 48 months
24 months without financials. Over 24 months: Form A-771 plus docs. IA will NOT lift garnishment or levy.
Offer in Compromise (OIC)
Available: Yes
Stops collections while pending
Form: Form A-212
WILL stop collections. Must get on IA while OIC is being reviewed.
Wage Garnishment
Rate: Varies
Can lift with payment plan: No
Can reduce amount: Yes
Reduction via Form A-772.
Penalty Abatement
Available: Yes
Bank Levy
Can release: Yes
Requires Form A-771, EFT form, 60 days bank statements, and screenshot with exact hold amount.
Recent Tax Changes
- Rates 3.5%-7.65%, reform discussions ongoing
Official Resources
How Tax Advocate Group Helps Wisconsin Taxpayers
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