Wisconsin sales tax rates

Rates updated monthly

Wisconsin sales tax range for 2024

5%–5.6%

Base state sales tax rate

5%

Local rate range*

0%–0.6%

Total rate range

5%–5.6%

*Rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth. Due to varying local sales tax rates, we strongly recommend our lookup and calculator tools on this page for the most accurate rates.

Sales tax rate lookup tool and sales tax item calculator

Look up the current rate for a specific address using the same geolocation technology that powers the Avalara AvaTax rate calculation engine.

Tax rates can vary within a county, a city, or even a ZIP code. Using a street address helps to ensure more accurate rates and calculations when compared to relying on broader geographic indicators.

 

*Rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth.

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Wisconsin sales tax details

The Wisconsin (WI) state sales tax rate is currently 5%. Depending on local municipalities, the total tax rate can be as high as 5.6%.

 

Other, local-level tax rates in the state of Wisconsin are quite complex compared against local-level tax rates in other states. Wisconsin sales tax may also be levied at the city/county/school/transportation and SPD (special purpose district) levels.

 

Wisconsin sales tax has numerous local taxing levels that must be monitored and maintained on a regular basis, it is complex and time consuming due to the volume of jurisdictions.

 

Amazon.com is building a fulfillment center in Wisconsin. This physical presence, or nexus, creates a sales tax obligation for Amazon and many sellers participating in Amazon’s Seller Central and Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) programs. Amazon began collecting sales tax in Wisconsin in November 2013.

 

Wisconsin sales tax must be collected on retail sales, leases, or rentals of tangible personal property or taxable services. As a Streamlined Sales Tax state, Wisconsin encourages businesses without a sales tax obligation to register with the state and collect.

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