Wisconsin Statutes Taxation (Ch. 70 to 79) § 71.70. Rents or royalties

(1) Persons other than corporations. Persons other than corporations deducting rent or royalties in determining taxable income shall file a report that shows the amounts and the name and address of each individual who is a resident of this state and to whom royalties of $600 or more are paid during the taxable year; and the amounts and the name and address of each individual to whom rent of $600 or more is paid during the taxable year for property having a situs in this state.The person who deducts rent or royalties shall file the report on or before January 31 of the year following the year in which the payments are made. The person who deducts rent or royalties shall, on or before that deadline, furnish the recipient of the payment with a copy of the report.

(2) Corporations. All corporations doing business in this state shall file, on or before January 31, any information relative to payments made within the preceding calendar year of rents and royalties to all individuals taxable thereon under this chapter.The corporation that makes the payment shall, on or before that deadline, furnish the recipient of the payment with a copy of the statement.