Wisconsin sales tax rules
Quick answer
Wisconsin charges a 5% statewide sales tax, plus local county, city and district add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Wisconsin treats each category that commonly changes a receipt total.
Direct answers
Each answer has its own page with the full rule and exceptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Wisconsin?
No. Groceries bought for home preparation are exempt from Wisconsin state sales tax. Prepared and restaurant food is still taxable.
Is clothing taxed in Wisconsin?
Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Wisconsin at the combined state and local rate.
Is shipping taxable in Wisconsin?
Yes. Delivery charges are part of the taxable sales price in Wisconsin, so you charge tax on shipping whenever the item being shipped is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Wisconsin?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Wisconsin over 12 months, you must register with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Wisconsin have a tax-free weekend?
No. Wisconsin does not run a recurring sales tax holiday. Purchases are taxed at the normal combined rate year-round, currently 7.9% across covered Wisconsin metros.
Wisconsin rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.