Wisconsin 1099 Filing Requirements

Wisconsin requires certain businesses to file Reconciliation Form WT-7
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1099 Forms Required by Wisconsin

The state of Wisconsin requires the following types of 1099 forms

Form 1099-NEC

Nonemployee Compensation

Form 1099-MISC

Miscellaneous Information

Form 1099-K

Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions

Form W-2G

Certain Gambling Winnings

Form 1099-R

Distributions From Pensions, Annuities, etc.

Form 1099-INT

Interest Income

Form 1099-DIV

Dividends and Distributions

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Wisconsin 1099 Filing Criteria

The State of Wisconsin mandates 1099 filing based on the amount of state taxes withheld and the total payments you made.

Criteria Filing Requirement Additional Requirement Due Date

If there is any Wisconsin state tax withheld regardless of the total payment

You must file a 1099 directly
with the state

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Form WT-7 (Employer’s Annual Reconciliation) is required if there is any state tax withheld

January 31, 2025

If there is no Wisconsin state tax withheld, but the total payment exceeds the federal threshold

1099 forms filed with the IRS are forwarded to Wisconsin State through the CF/SF Program

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January 31, 2025

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Information Required to File 1099 Forms with Wisconsin

Discover the key information needed to file Form 1099 with the State of Wisconsin.

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1. State/Payer’s state number

The payer's state identification number refers to the Wisconsin Withholding Tax Account Number.

Wisconsin State ID Format: 15-digit Wisconsin tax account number (Eg: 036999999999999)

2. Wisconsin state income

The total amount of taxable income that is subject to Wisconsin state income tax.

3. Wisconsin state tax withheld

The total amount of state income taxes withheld from the recipient's income.

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If you’ve withheld any Wisconsin taxes, you must file Reconciliation Form WT-7.

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Wisconsin Employers Annual Reconciliation Form WT-7

Form WT-7 is an Employer’s Annual Reconciliation of Wisconsin Income Tax Withheld used by employers in Wisconsin to report and reconcile the total amount of state income tax withheld from employees' wages during a tax year.

Information Reported on WT-7:

  • Business name
  • Total Wisconsin tax withheld
  • Total withholding reported on Deposit Reports
  • Number of 1099-MISCs/NECs
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TaxBandits doesn't support filing 'Form WT-7' with the state. The payer must file the form directly with the state before the deadline.

Wisconsin Annual Reconciliation Form A-3

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  • Step 1: Choose Form 1099

    Select the type of 1099 form you want to file.

  • Step 2: Enter Form 1099 details

    Complete the form using manual entry or other bulk import options. Ensure you complete the state-specific fields.

  • Step 3: Enter State Filing Information

    Provide the required Wisconsin state details for Form 1099.

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  • Step 5: Review and Transmit

    Review your form and transmit it to the IRS and state agencies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wisconsin require 1099 filing?

Yes, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue mandates filing 1099 Forms to report the payments made to Wisconsin residents and non-residents.

  • If there is any state tax withholding, you must file 1099 Forms directly with the state.
  • If there is no state tax withholding, the IRS will automatically forward your federal 1099 forms to the state agency since Wisconsin is part of the
    CF/SF program.
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The state of Wisconsin requires the Federal Form 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, and 1099-R as appropriate, instead of Wisconsin Form 9b if you are required to complete the federal filing with the IRS.


What is Form 9b?

Form 9b (Miscellaneous Income) is a tax form the Wisconsin Department of Revenue requires. It is used by individuals, fiduciaries, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations in Wisconsin that pay individuals for rent, royalties, or specific nonwage compensation. The due date for filing Form 9b with the Department of Revenue and furnishing a copy to the recipient is January 31, 2025.


Is there a payment threshold for Form 1099 with Wisconsin?

There is no specific threshold for reporting 1099s with the state of Wisconsin. Instead, the 1099 reporting thresholds for Wisconsin align with the federal guidelines. The payer should file the respective Form 1099 based on the applicable federal threshold.

Forms Threshold

Form 1099-NEC

$600

Form 1099-MISC

$600
Form 1099-K $5000

Form 1099-INT

$10 for the amount reported on Boxes 1, 3, or 8 (or at least $600 of interest paid for trade or business)
Form 1099-DIV Paid $10 or more in money or other property for dividends and other distributions
Paid $600 or more in money or other property as part of a liquidation.
Form 1099-R $10
Form 1099-OID $10

The state of Wisconsin requires Form W-2G to be filed if:

  • $2,000 or more is received as a prize from the Wisconsin Lottery or a multijurisdictional lottery if the winning ticket was purchased from a Wisconsin retailer.
  • $1,000 or more in pari-mutuel wager winnings paid by a Wisconsin-licensed track.

What types of 1099 forms does Wisconsin require?

Wisconsin requires the filing of the following 1099 Forms.

All the information returns have to be submitted in the IRS format.


Does Wisconsin require the filing of Form 1099-NEC?

Yes. The State of Wisconsin requires payers to file Form 1099-NEC

  • If the non-employee compensation is made to the residents of Wisconsin, regardless of the place of services.
  • If non-employee compensation is made to the non-residents for services performed in Wisconsin.

Does Wisconsin require any additional forms to be submitted when filing 1099 forms?

Yes! The Wisconsin Department of Revenue requires a payer who made payments from which Wisconsin tax was withheld or has an active Wisconsin withholding Account Number to file an additional Form WT-7 ( Employers Annual Reconciliation).

When you e-file 1099 with TaxBandits, you must take care of your Reconciliation Form WT-7.


What is Form WT-7?

Form WT-7 is an Annual Reconciliation Form in which the payers must report Wisconsin taxes they withheld from the payments they made (e.g., wages, bonuses, commissions, pensions) or have an active Wisconsin withholding account number.

Employers filing withholding deposit reports (WT-6s) quarterly, monthly, or semi-monthly cannot submit an annual reconciliation of Wisconsin tax withheld (WT-7) until all withholding deposit reports have been filed.


When is Wisconsin 1099 due?

The deadline to file Form 1099 with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue is January 31. If the due date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the next weekday is the deadline.

For the 2024 tax year, the deadline for filing a 1099 with Wisconsin is January 31, 2025.


What are the requirements for filing a 1099 electronically with Wisconsin?

The state of Wisconsin requires the payers who file 10 or more 1099 Forms to file electronically. Also, the state encourages payers who file fewer forms to choose e-filing for better processing.


What are the penalties for late filing of 1099s with Wisconsin?

For the failure to file 1099 Forms by the due date, filing an incorrect or incomplete return is subject to a penalty of $10. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue may waive the penalty if the breach is justified with a reasonable cause rather than willful neglect.


Where do I mail 1099 forms when filing with the State of Wisconsin?

ForIf you want to file paper copies of Form 1099 with the State of Wisconsin, send it to the following mailing address. 1099 Form Mailing Address:

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Wisconsin Department of Revenue,
PO Box 8981,
Madison, WI 53708-8981

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If you need to correct Wisconsin 1099 forms, update the necessary information on the already filed 1099 through TaxBandits. Then, download the form and send it to the email mentioned above.

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