Free tax help in Wisconsin

How to file your Wisconsin and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Wisconsin deadline, and where to find free volunteer help.

Check if you qualify (5 questions)

State income tax	Yes
Tax year 2025 due date	April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal).
Extension	Federal extension rules apply to Wisconsin (attach a copy of the federal extension) for six months; interest of 1% per month applies to tax not paid by April 15.
State tax agency	Wisconsin Department of Revenue

Free Wisconsin state filing

WisTax

Free state e-filing for full-year residents with a valid Wisconsin driver license or ID whose return fits WisTax limits (no Schedule CR credits or credit for tax paid to other states, among others); you complete the federal return first.

Go to WisTax

Free if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Wisconsin may update them in January.

Free federal filing for Wisconsin residents

VITA: free preparation if you make about $70,244 or less; most sites also do the state return. Find a site.
TCE and AARP Tax-Aide: free help focused on older taxpayers. Find a Tax-Aide site.
IRS Free File: AGI $89,000 or less (tax year 2025). Some partners include a free Wisconsin return.
MyFreeTaxes: federal and state, income under $89,000.
MilTax: for the military community, federal plus up to three state returns.
Fillable Forms: any income, federal only.

Common questions

Can I file my Wisconsin state return for free?

Often, yes, if you qualify. Wisconsin options include WisTax. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.

When is the Wisconsin tax deadline?

For tax year 2025, the Wisconsin return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Federal extension rules apply to Wisconsin (attach a copy of the federal extension) for six months; interest of 1% per month applies to tax not paid by April 15.

Where can I get free tax help in person in Wisconsin?

Use the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator and search your ZIP code. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April.

Need paid help in Wisconsin?

If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Wisconsin Department of Revenue, our partner Pack Tax works with Wisconsin residents by phone and video.

This is paid help, not a free program. You can ask questions before you agree to anything.

Ask Pack Tax for help

Pack Tax is our paid partner; we may receive a fee for referrals. How this works

Sources

Wisconsin facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Wisconsin Department of Revenue before you file.