Wisconsin – E-File Return and Paper-File Schedule H (Homestead Credit)
To complete and paper file your Wisconsin Schedule H rather than electronically file it with the rest of your Wisconsin return:
- From within your TaxAct return (Online or Desktop), click State, then click Wisconsin (or WI). On smaller devices, click in the upper left-hand corner, then click State.
- Click Refundable Credits in the Wisconsin Quick Q&A Topics menu to expand, click Homestead Credit Topics to expand, then click E-file Return Without Schedule H.
- Continue with the interview process to enter all of the appropriate information.
- On the screen titled Wisconsin – Homestead Credit – Electronic Filing, uncheck (clear) Check if you do not want to (or may not) file Schedule H electronically., then click Continue so Schedule H will print with your Wisconsin return.
NOTE: When you wish to e-file your Wisconsin return alone, checking this box will prevent Schedule H from being transmitted electronically or printing with the return.
To print your return to obtain the forms to mail for your Homestead Credit: – there are four pages of the return for the Wisconsin Homestead Credit (Schedule H) and the mailing instructions are located at the bottom of the second page.
TaxAct Online
- Click Print Center down the left to expand, then click Return.
- Enter the desired number of copies in the State Copies box. (If unable to enter a number, click the Select States link directly below the input box).
NOTE: You will need to pay for the program in order to print. To do so at this point, click the View/Pay your return fees link.
Desktop
- Click the Print icon below the top menu, then click Print Return in the Print Center dialog box that appears.
- Ensure there is a selection of at least one copy for the State Return Copies:, click Print, then click OK on the next screen.
NOTE: You can check Print Preview before clicking OK for a preview of the return (uncheck this box when you want the information to actually print).