Our Wisconsin Sales Tax Calculator is designed to be user-friendly and provide you with accurate sales tax calculations quickly. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it:
1. Enter the Sale Amount:
2. Select Your Location (Choose One Method):
3. Include Special Rates (Optional):
4. Calculate the Sales Tax:
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In Wisconsin, like most states, sales tax is a fundamental part of the revenue system. It’s a flat-rate tax applied to the purchase price of goods and services at the retail level. This tax is collected by retailers and then remitted to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
Wisconsin’s sales and use tax applies to a wide range of products and services. Here’s a breakdown of what’s generally considered taxable:
Wisconsin law provides numerous exemptions from sales and use tax, designed to avoid taxing certain essential goods, promote specific industries, or prevent double taxation. These exemptions can be broadly categorized based on whether an exemption certificate is required and the nature of the exempt entity or transaction.
These are automatically exempt, though the purchaser remains liable for use tax if the item is used in a non-exempt manner. Some examples include:
Sellers must obtain a completed exemption certificate from the purchaser to claim these exemptions. Examples include:
Certain organizations are exempt from sales and use tax on their purchases:
Purchases made with funds provided by organizations like FEMA and the American Red Cross may be exempt under certain conditions, depending on the payment method.
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