240 Municipalities Launch Modern Online Tax Payment System
Catalis has launched a secure, cloud-based online tax payment system across 240 municipalities in nine Wisconsin counties, enabling residents to pay property taxes via credit cards, debit cards, or e-Checks with real-time reporting and automated reconciliation, improving convenience, accessibility, and administrative efficiency, with over 150 more municipalities set to join in 2026.
March 26, 2026 — Wisconsin Rapids, WI — Catalis, a leading provider of government technology solutions, announced the deployment of digital tax payment processing across 240 municipalities in nine Wisconsin counties. Residents can now securely pay property taxes online using credit cards, debit cards, or e-Checks, providing greater convenience, improved accessibility, and 24/7 payment availability.
“Having all the municipalities on the same system as the County is extremely helpful. We can see everything in real time and no longer need to import municipal batches of payment data. It also makes troubleshooting much easier, since we can run reports without needing to know which batch number was used.”
— Heather Gehrt, Treasurer of Wood County
More than 150 additional municipalities are scheduled to join the platform in 2026, further expanding access to secure, standardized online tax payments across the state.
“Local governments are looking for payment solutions that improve the citizen experience while simplifying internal processes. By unifying municipalities on a single, secure platform, we help municipalities improve visibility, streamline processes, and deliver the modern payment options taxpayers expect.”
— Fran Falino, Vice President of Sales, Catalis Payments
Catalis Tax Payments is a secure, cloud-based platform purpose-built for government tax collection, enabling agencies to offer convenient online payment options that integrate directly with existing tax and financial systems. Through real-time reporting and automated reconciliation, agencies can reduce administrative workload, speed revenue collection, and deliver a seamless payment experience.
About Catalis
Catalis is the strategic SaaS and integrated payments partner powering over 7,000 state, provincial, county, and municipal agencies across North America. With deep expertise and a proven track record, Catalis provides the innovative digital solutions public servants need to modernize operations and enhance engagement with their citizens. Learn more at www.catalisgov.com.
Media Contact
Eric Johnson, EVP Government & Legal Affairs
eric.johnson@catalisgov.com
612-309-7111
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