Dear WH&LA Lodging Member:
Early this morning the state Department of Revenue (DOR) released an announcement relating to new COVID-19 Tax Relief:
- This applies only to those who request the extension online at: https://TAP.revenue.wi.gov/COVID/ after 8:00 am today.
- Returns and payments for state and county sales and use taxes, employer withholding, and excise taxes that are due from March 12 through May 11 may be extended to May 11.
- Returns and payments for the following taxes that are due from March 12 through June 10 may be extended to June 10:
- Local Exposition District Sales Taxes (Lodging, Rental Car, and Food and beverage)
- Premier Resort Area Sales Taxes
- Limousine Fee
- Rental Vehicle Fees
- Dry Cleaning License and Products Fees
- An extension will provide relief from late filing fees, penalties and interest to the extended due date indicated above. Interest will accrue after the extended due date. If you are unable to pay your taxes in full after filing your return, contact the DOR to work on a payment plan.
- Note: The legislature may extend the state of emergency declared by the governor under sec. 323.10, Wis. Stats., which may allow the department to extend the due dates further. The department will provide notice if additional relief may be provided
Governor Tony Evers released new
“Safer at Home FAQ’s”
relating to the new DHS Emergency Order #28 released April 16, and providing some additional clarifications, which we didn’t have in time for our last
WH&LA Capitol Insider.
In addition,
clarification was provided by DATCP
that similar to the current Emergency Order #12, the new Order #28, when referencing “Hotels and motels”,
also include Bed & Breakfasts, tourist rooming houses, and campgrounds
.
Stay well,
Trisha
