INSTRUCTIONS: WISCONSIN CORPORATION FRANCHISE OR INCOME TAX RETURN (Form 4)

Corporations operating in Wisconsin can use a form 4 to document and file franchise and income tax owed to the state. This document can be obtained from the website of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.

Wisconsin Corporation Franchise Or Income Tax Return 4 Step 1: If you are filing on a fiscal year basis, enter your starting and ending dates.

Wisconsin Corporation Franchise Or Income Tax Return 4 Step 2: Give your corporation or designated agent's name and address.

Wisconsin Corporation Franchise Or Income Tax Return 4 Step 3: In boxes A and B, provide your Federal Employer ID number and NAICS classification. In box C, give the abbreviation of the state in which you were incorporated and the date.

Wisconsin Corporation Franchise Or Income Tax Return 4 Step 4: Under line 5, check any of the statements which apply to your return. Do the same on lines E through J.

Wisconsin Corporation Franchise Or Income Tax Return 4 Step 5: Throughout the form, all numbers should be entered rounded to the nearest whole number and without any commas. Lines 1 through 7 provide instructions for the calculation of your company's combined unitary income.

Wisconsin Corporation Franchise Or Income Tax Return 4 Step 6: Lines 8 through 15 provide instructions for calculation of your Wisconsin income before net business loss carryforwards.

Wisconsin Corporation Franchise Or Income Tax Return 4 Step 7: Transfer the amount from line 15 to line 16 at the top of the second page.

Wisconsin Corporation Franchise Or Income Tax Return 4 Step 8: Lines 17 through 19 provide instructions for calculating your tentative gross tax owed.

Wisconsin Corporation Franchise Or Income Tax Return 4 Step 9: Lines 20 through 28 concern adjustments related to tax credits.

Wisconsin Corporation Franchise Or Income Tax Return 4 Step 10: Lines 29 and 30 concern tax payments already made.

Wisconsin Corporation Franchise Or Income Tax Return 4 Step 11: Lines 31 through 35 concern refundable credits and previously filed amended returns.

Wisconsin Corporation Franchise Or Income Tax Return 4 Step 12: If paying late, complete line 36 to determine your penalty and interest. Lines 37 through 40 determine your tax or refund due.

Wisconsin Corporation Franchise Or Income Tax Return 4 Step 13: Provide additional information on lines 41 through 57 as instructed. Sign and date the form.