Diane Hardt

Diane Hardt

Diane Hardt is the Administrator of the Division of Income, Sales, and Excise Taxes (IS&E) at the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Known for her leadership and innovative approaches, Diane has significantly contributed to tax administration and policy.

About Diane Hardt

Diane Hardt has had a distinguished 45-year career at the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, holding positions such as auditor, audit supervisor, and Director of the Tax Processing and Audit Bureaus.

Appointed as Administrator of the IS&E Division in 1993, Diane oversees tax policy and administration for all income, franchise, sales/use, and excise taxes.

She has played a pivotal role in projects like the Streamlined Sales Tax Project, serving as co-chair and later President of its Governing Board.

Diane’s efforts have earned her numerous accolades, including the FTA Harley T. Duncan Leadership Award in 2019.

She holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting and an MBA from UW-Madison and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Expertise

  • Policy
  • Tax legislation
  • Tax administration
  • Tax law
  • Tax policy

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