Wisconsin Sales Tax Calculator (2025)
Find up-to-date Wisconsin sales tax rates for 2025. The state rate is 5.00%, local add-ons up to 0.50%, with an average combined rate around 5.50%. Includes exemptions and breakdowns for major cities.
Wisconsin applies a statewide sales tax of 5%. Most counties add an optional 0.5% local tax, bringing total rates to 5.5% across most areas.
Wisconsin Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — this calculator uses the average combined rate for Wisconsin.
Overview of Wisconsin Sales Tax
Wisconsin’s 5% state sales tax applies to most retail goods and select services. Counties may add up to 0.5%, resulting in a typical combined rate of 5.5%.
Comparison With Neighboring States
Minnesota averages 7.4%, Illinois 8.8%, and Iowa around 7%. Wisconsin’s 5–5.5% range is lower than most neighboring states.
Business Tax Information
All retailers must register with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue to collect and remit sales tax. Filing frequency depends on sales volume.
All Cities in Wisconsin
Browse detailed city-level rates across Wisconsin.
Milwaukee
5.50%
Milwaukee applies a total sales tax rate of 5.5%, which includes Wisconsin’s 5% statewide rate and 0.5% county tax.
Madison
5.50%
Madison’s combined rate is 5.5%, including the 5% statewide rate and a 0.5% Dane County tax.
Green Bay
5.50%
Green Bay applies a total rate of 5.5%, which includes the 5% statewide tax and 0.5% Brown County tax.
Kenosha
5.50%
Kenosha applies a 5.5% total rate, including the state’s 5% and 0.5% county tax.
Racine
5.50%
Racine’s total sales tax is 5.5%, including the 5% state rate and 0.5% county addition.
Appleton
5.50%
Appleton applies a total rate of 5.5%, combining the 5% statewide rate and 0.5% Outagamie County addition.
Waukesha
5.50%
Waukesha applies a total sales tax rate of 5.5%, including Wisconsin’s 5% base and 0.5% local tax.
Oshkosh
5.50%
Oshkosh applies a total 5.5% rate, including the 5% state rate and 0.5% Winnebago County tax.
Eau Claire
5.50%
Eau Claire’s total rate is 5.5%, including Wisconsin’s 5% state rate and a 0.5% county tax.
La Crosse
5.50%
La Crosse applies a total sales tax of 5.5%, combining the 5% statewide and 0.5% local additions.
FAQs for Wisconsin
What is Wisconsin’s state sales tax?
5% statewide.
Do counties add local tax?
Yes, most counties add 0.5%, bringing the total to 5.5%.
Are groceries taxed?
No, groceries and prescription drugs are exempt.
Is clothing taxed?
Yes, most clothing is taxable at the full rate.