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Wisconsin: owe the IRS or the Wisconsin Department of Revenue?

Hi, I'm Kathleen. A delinquent Wisconsin tax bill grows fast, with fees and interest added. Call or text me and we'll start with what you have.

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Need it released fast? Wage garnishments can be released generally within 48 hours, depending on your case. Timing depends on things like unfiled returns, but I get started the same day you call.

How Wisconsin DOR collects

Wisconsin has a state income tax, run by the Department of Revenue. If you don't resolve a delinquent debt, DOR can require your employer to withhold up to 25% of your gross pay until it's paid. It can also levy your bank account, either one time or continuously. Certain funds, like Social Security and VA benefits, are protected from a bank levy. Source: revenue.wi.gov, “Delinquent Tax” FAQ

Costs add up quickly

Once a Wisconsin tax becomes delinquent, DOR adds a collection fee of 6.5% or $35, whichever is more, plus interest at 18% a year. It can also file a tax warrant, which is a public lien on your property. Because Wisconsin is a marital property state, DOR can even collect a spouse's tax debt from your pay. Source: revenue.wi.gov, “Delinquent Tax” FAQ

Help from Nampa, wherever you are in Wisconsin

I'm based in Nampa, Idaho, and I don't have an office in Wisconsin. I work with people nationwide by phone, text and email. I can help you sort out what you owe the IRS and the Wisconsin DOR, and what your next steps are. Snap a photo of your letter, text it to me, and we'll go from there.

What happens when you call

Calling about taxes can feel scary. It doesn't have to be. Here's what happens:

A free, private call with me. You talk to me, Kathleen, not a call center. Tell me what's going on, at your own pace. No judgment, and no obligation.
I look at your letters. I read what the IRS and the state sent you and figure out where you really stand: what you owe, for which years, and what's coming next.
You get a clear plan. I lay out your options and next steps in plain English, so you know exactly what to do and you're not guessing anymore.

I named this business for my late husband, Steve, a CWO5 in the U.S. Marine Corps. He taught me to show up, pay attention to the details, and never leave anyone to face a hard thing alone. After 30 years in taxes, that's how I treat every person who calls me.

Talk to the owner directly. 30 years of tax experience.

Free consultation. Plain answers. Based in Nampa, Idaho. Helping clients nationwide, including Wisconsin.

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Common questions

How much of my paycheck can Wisconsin take?

Wisconsin DOR says a wage attachment can't exceed 25% of your gross pay, and it stays until your account is paid in full. Source: revenue.wi.gov

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Other states

Leatherneck Bookkeeping is based in Nampa, Idaho and has no office in Wisconsin. We work with clients nationwide by phone, text and email. Leatherneck Bookkeeping is not a law firm and does not represent clients before the IRS or any state tax agency. With your signed IRS Form 8821, we can pull your IRS transcripts and receive copies of your IRS notices. When you call the IRS, we join the call and help you, but you speak for yourself. State tax information here is general and comes from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue's website; rules change, so check your own notice. Results depend on your facts and the rules that apply; no outcome is guaranteed.