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Provided you did not close your WRS account by taking a separation benefit, your beneficiaries may be entitled to a benefit after your death.

Find out what taxes affect your WRS retirement benefit and health benefits.

This brochure provides general information about the income tax liability on your Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. The tax treatment of WRS benefits is generally similar for federal and Wisconsin income tax purposes.

See this information for special considerations for alternate payees and firefighters related to accelerated payment options.

Annuity payments may change from year to year. Find out how the effective rate of interest affects your annuity payments.

Planning and preparation are essential for a successful retirement. This page has a list of things you can do to help ensure a smooth changeover to retirement.

Each year you may see changes to the amount of your retirement payment. We’ll discuss why and how these changes happen. Watch this video about the topic on demand 24/7.

A study of the structure of the Wisconsin Retirement System and benefits provided under the system in accordance with the 2011 Wisconsin Act 32.

Understand the features of your WRS retirement benefit, which is intended to provide a lifetime retirement annuity.

A named survivor is someone you choose to receive a benefit. Find out more about who you can choose to be your named survivor.