Wisconsin
Reverse Sales Tax Calculator of Wisconsin for 2024
How 2024 Sales Tax are calculated in Wisconsin
The state general sales tax rate of Wisconsin is 5%. In addition to the state-level sales tax, cities and municipalities in Wisconsin have the authority to levy their own sales tax rates. These local rates can add up to 2%, resulting in a combined maximum sales tax rate of 7.9% in certain regions.
Every 2024 combined rates mentioned above are the results of Wisconsin state rate (5%), the county rate (0% to 0.9%), the Wisconsin cities rate (0% to 2%), and in some case, special rate (0% to 1.25%).
Variations by Purchase Type
Wisconsin's sales tax rate may vary depending on the type of purchase. Examples of taxable categories may include:
- Consumer use tax
- Rental tax
- Sales tax
- Sellers use tax
- Lodgings tax
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official Wisconsin government website.
Wisconsin state rate(s) for 2024
Lowest possible rate: 5% (e.g., Brookfield, Wisconsin)
Other common rates: 5.5% .5.6%, 5.9%, 6%, 6.75%,
Highest possible rate: 7.9% (Butler, Wisconsin)
Average combined rate across Wisconsin: 5.572%
Rates changes
Changes have been made to Wisconsin's county, city and/or special rates in 2024 compared to 2023.
List of Wisconsin cities and their changes (up to 15)
| City Name | County Rate | City Rate | Special Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | 0.9% (+0.4%) | 0% | 0% |
| Butler | 0.9% (+0.4%) | 2% (+2%) | 0% |
| Menomonee Falls | 0.9% (+0.4%) | 2% (+2%) | 0% |
| Thiensville | 0.9% (+0.4%) | 0% | 0% |
| Caledonia | 0.9% (+0.4%) | 0% | 0% |
| Cudahy | 0.9% (+0.4%) | 0% | 0% |
| Elm Grove | 0.9% (+0.4%) | 0% | 0% |
| Greendale | 0.9% (+0.4%) | 0% | 0% |
| Hales Corners | 0.9% (+0.4%) | 0% | 0% |
| Franklin | 0.9% (+0.4%) | 0% | 0% |
| Muskego | 0.9% (+0.4%) | 0% | 0% |
| Oak Creek | 0.9% (+0.4%) | 2% (+2%) | 0% |
| South Milwaukee | 0.9% (+0.4%) | 0% | 0% |
| Milwaukee | 0.9% (+0.4%) | 2% (+2%) | 0% |
| Saint Francis | 0.9% (+0.4%) | 2% (+2%) | 0% |
Other 2024 sales tax Facts for Wisconsin
City sales taxes: 6 out of 773 cities (0.776%) in Wisconsin impose a city sales tax.ZIP code impact: 42 out of 933 ZIP codes (4.502%) in Wisconsin.
Most Recent Sales Tax Rate Update
The latest update to the sales tax rates was made in January 2024.