How to Check a Refund for WI Taxes

For individuals expecting a refund for their WI taxes, the yearly ritual of filing taxes is often well worth the effort.

If you're expecting a refund from your Wisconsin state income taxes, you can file an inquiry on the state's Department of Revenue website. The online form provides an instant update on the refund status so that you know when to expect their refund check or money transfer to enter their bank account. Generally speaking, refunds that are transferred directly to personal or business banking accounts are processed faster than mailed refunds.

Instructions

1. Go to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue website at www.revenue.wi.gov to check the status of your WI tax refund.

2. Click on "Check Your Refund," which is located underneath the "Individuals" heading in the center of the website's homepage. This will bring you directly to the online request form.

3. Fill out the online form by selecting the tax year of the refund you are inquiring about, your Social Security Number and your refund amount. Make sure to round your refund amount to the nearest whole dollar. When the form is complete, click the "Submit" button to retrieve your WI refund status.

Tips & Warnings

• To inquire about refunds for tax years that are unavailable on the online form, you'll need to send an E-mail Refund Inquiry by going to ww2.revenue.wi.gov/Internet/refund.html.

References

• Wisconsin Department of Revenue: Wisconsin Income Tax Return Status