How to Check a Wisconsin State Tax Refund

Wisconsin State tax refunds can be e-filed or mailed to Wisconsin Department of Revenue.  If you e-filed your tax return, you should receive notice within two days of your status.  If you mailed your tax return, it could take up to six weeks to receive a status.   Tax refunds can take up to 12 weeks to receive.  E-filing your return will cut the waiting time from one to two weeks.

1. Obtain a copy of your Wisconsin State return. You will need this information to check the status of your refund.
2. Go online to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Web site and click on the link “Check Your Refund” then click "Individuals".
3. Go to the drop-down menu and enter the tax year and your Social Security number. If you forgot what your Social Security number is, you can find it on the front page of your tax return.
4. Enter the amount of your return in whole dollars. For example, for a refund of $111.15, enter $111 as the return amount. Click “Submit” and your refund details will be displayed.

You can check your Wisconsin state tax return by phone by calling 608-266-8100 if you live in the Madison area. For the Milwaukee area, call 414-227-2907. Any other residents of the state can call 866-947-7363.

Tips & Warnings

• The fastest way to receive your refund is to have it sent to your checking account or direct deposit.  You can request this option on the original tax return submission form.
• Debt collectors are sometime able to take your tax return, based on what you owe.  Debts owed to the government like court fees and parking tickets.  If you need to find out if your taxes we taken by a creditor, call the Wisconsin Department of Revenue at 608-266-7879.