Introduction to Wage Reporting

Employers covered under Wisconsin's Unemployment Insurance law are required to report quarterly wage information for each employee. This system of collecting detailed wage information is referred to as WAGE REPORTING.

The wage detail is required in addition to the quarterly UI contribution tax report. Each employer is required to furnish a report containing wage data for every employee paid in the calendar quarter. The wage data must include employee social security number, first and last name, and total gross wages PAID during the quarter. You are required to file the wage and tax reports even though you may be unable to make the required payment.

As of 3rd quarter 2008, employers with 25 or more employees in a quarter are required to file their Quarterly Wage Report electronically.

Here is the schedule for quarterly wage and contribution reporting:

Report Covers	Due Dates
January 1 through March 31	April 30
April 1 through June 30	July 31
July 1 through September 30	October 31
October 1 through December 31	January 31

Wage reports may be submitted using the following methods: on INTERNET or on PAPER REPORTS. On-line wage reporting is easier, accurate and more efficient.

Bookkeepers, Service Bureaus, Accountants, CPAs and Payroll Service Agencies who prepare quarterly wage reports for multiple clients are required to use on-line wage reporting.

If you need assistance converting to online wage reporting, please call (608) 266-6877, or email wagenet@dwd.wisconsin.gov.