INSTRUCTIONS: WISCONSIN INCOME TAX SHORT FORM (Form 1A)

Full-year Wisconsin residents only documenting certain types of income may file a short-form 1A tax return with the state provided they meet all qualifications. These are documented in the separation instruction booklet provided by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue concerning forms 1A and WI-Z. If you qualify, this form can be obtained from their website.

Wisconsin Income Tax Short Form 1A Step 1: Enter your Social Security number, as well as that of your spouse if filing jointly.

Wisconsin Income Tax Short Form 1A Step 2: Enter your name, that of your spouse if applicable, home address, city, village or town, county, and school district number.

Wisconsin Income Tax Short Form 1A Step 3: Indicate with a check mark whether you are filing a single individual, a married couple filing jointly, or as the head of household. If the latter, enter the qualifying dependent's name.

Wisconsin Income Tax Short Form 1A Step 4: Where indicated, document any income derived from Minnesota.

Wisconsin Income Tax Short Form 1A Step 5: Complete lines 1 through 12 as instructed to determine your Wisconsin income.

Wisconsin Income Tax Short Form 1A Step 6: Complete lines 13 through 24 as instructed to compute your net tax. Note that if you are claiming a credit for a married couple in which both spouses are employed, you should complete the worksheet at the bottom of the second page. Transfer the value of line 6 there to line 22 on the first page.

Wisconsin Income Tax Short Form 1A Step 7: Complete lines 25 through 39 as instructed to determine your tax owed or refund due.

Wisconsin Income Tax Short Form 1A Step 8: If you wish to authorize a third party to discuss this return with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, give their name, phone number and personal identification number where indicated.

Wisconsin Income Tax Short Form 1A Step 9: Sign and date the form, along with your spouse if applicable, and provide a daytime telephone number.

Wisconsin Income Tax Short Form 1A Step 10: Note that three different mailing addresses are provided at the bottom of the second page. The first is for those owe tax, the second for those claiming a homestead credit, and the third for those who do not owe tax or who are owed a refund.