Get Homestead Credit

The Homestead Credit is designed to provide financial assistance to Wisconsin residents who meet certain eligibility criteria. This guide offers clear instructions for completing the online application process, ensuring you can effectively submit your claim.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your Homestead Credit application online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Homestead Credit form. This will open the document for you to begin filling it out.
2. Begin by entering your personal information in the claimant section. Provide your social security number and your spouse’s, if applicable. Write your legal last name, first name, and middle initial, followed by the same information for your spouse if you are married. Make sure to check the box if you are submitting an amended return.
3. Indicate your city, village, or town, along with the county where you lived at the end of the relevant year. Include your home address and zip code.
4. Answer questions regarding your eligibility for the credit. You will need to state your age, residency status in Wisconsin for the entire year, and whether you were claimed as a dependent. Be precise, as incorrect answers may affect your claim.
5. Fill in your household income by reporting your Wisconsin income from your tax return or other taxable income, ensuring you follow the specified format of no commas or cents.
6. Provide information about non-taxable income from various sources such as unemployment benefits and social security payments. Summarize all relevant income to arrive at your total household income.
7. Complete the taxes and/or rent section by entering the net property taxes if you are a homeowner or the relevant rent amounts if you rent, noting whether utilities were included in your rent payments.
8. Calculate your homestead credit by following the steps provided in the credit computation section. Use tables and amounts indicated to derive the final claim amount.
9. Sign and date your claim. If married, ensure your spouse signs as well. Make sure that the declarations you provided are accurate before submission.

Complete your Homestead Credit application online today to benefit from possible tax relief.