Minimum Sales Rate Tax for 2024
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| Minimum combined sales tax rate value | 5.9% | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
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| Economic sales nexus threshold | $100,000 | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
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The base state sales tax rate in Wisconsin is 5.0%, but since the city-specific tax rate is 0% and the Milwaukee County tax rate is 0.9%, the minimum sales tax rate for Milwaukee is 5.9%.
How to calculate your sales tax rate
Use our online sales tax calculator to determine the combined state and local sales tax rate for each location where you have a physical or economic nexus. Just enter your state and ZIP code to get your sales tax rate.
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What is nexus?
In Milwaukee, businesses must understand “nexus” to determine their tax obligations. Nexus refers to the connection that requires a business to collect sales tax in a state. This concept became even more important after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., which allowed states to require sales tax collection based on economic activity rather than just a physical presence.
Specific sales tax rules for Milwaukee
In Wisconsin, groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from sales tax. Consumers also pay an additional 32.9 cents per gallon at the gas pump, which includes a 30.9-cent-per-gallon state excise tax and a 2-cent petroleum cleanup program fee. However, gas is exempt from sales tax. Starting January 1, 2024, Wisconsin will repeal its personal property tax.
Regarding alcohol, consumers pay both state sales tax and local tax on beer, wine, and liquor. The state also imposes excise taxes on alcohol, which are paid by the vendor but may be included in the retail price. The state excise tax on liquor is 85.86 cents per liter, plus an administrative fee of 2.906 cents per liter. Beer is taxed at 0.065 cents per gallon, while wine is taxed between 6.605 and 11.89 cents per liter, depending on alcohol content. Cider is taxed between 1.71 and 11.89 cents per liter, also depending on the alcohol percentage.
Services
Typically exempt from sales tax.
Goods
Most items, such as appliances, vehicles, furniture, sporting goods, and electronics, are taxable.
Clothing
Generally subject to sales tax.
Electronics
Taxable.
SaaS
Subject to sales tax.
Digital Products
Subject to sales tax.
Software
Pre-written software is taxable but custom software might not be taxable.
Freight/Shipping
Generally taxable if the item you’re selling is taxable
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