WISCONSIN -- The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) sent out a release Saturday that states both federal and Wisconsin income tax payments will have an extended return due date of July 15.
The release says Wisconsin law will automatically extend time and waiver interest as well as penalties for tax payers due to a presidentially declared disaster.
"This is just one more thing we can do for Wisconsinites during this challenging time," Gov. Evers said. "Our main goal is to assist our citizens in any way that we can."
"This is a time of great uncertainty for everyone. People are concerned and worried, and one thing they should not have to worry about right now is an April 15 tax deadline," said DOR Secretary Peter Barca.
The DOR notes this relief is only from income tax payment, the estimated income tax payments and returns are still due April 15.
Tax filers do not have to file any extension or meet a certain requirement to be eligible for this new due date. Additionally, no interest or penalty will begin to accrue until July 16, 2020.
"Roughly, half of all taxpayers in Wisconsin have already filed their tax returns, and most have received refunds, on average over $700," noted DOR Secretary Peter Barca. "We are still processing returns and issuing refunds and other credits that Wisconsinites rely on such as the Homestead Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit.
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue notes that most services can be found on their website HERE.
