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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

A separation benefit is a one-time lump-sum payment consisting only of employee contributions, additional contributions (if applicable) and accumulated interest.

See the eligibility requirements, enrollment specifications and cost to enroll in or cancel this benefit.

Use the information provided on this page to choose the retirement benefit payment option that fits you best.