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Milwaukee Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Milwaukee sales tax is ~7.9% (state + county + city). Instant estimate—free, no signup.

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Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Effective Tax Rate: 7.900%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$7.90
Total Price$107.90

Rate Breakdown

State5.000%
County0.900%
City2.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined7.900%
Total7.900%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. The calculator applies Milwaukee's ~7.9% combined rate (state + county + city).
  3. Tax amount and total price update instantly.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using Milwaukee's ~7.9% combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State (5%) + Milwaukee County (0.9%) + Milwaukee city (2%) ≈ 7.9%
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Milwaukee's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is about 7.9%: 5% Wisconsin state, 0.9% Milwaukee County, and 2% Milwaukee city tax. Use the calculator above for an instant tax and total on any purchase—free, no signup.

What is the Sales Tax Rate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

In 2026, the combined sales tax rate in Milwaukee (city limits) is approximately 7.9%:

  • Wisconsin state sales tax: 5%
  • Milwaukee County: 0.9%
  • Milwaukee city: 2%
  • Total combined rate: ~7.9%

Milwaukee County (outside city) is 5.9% (state + county only). Check the Wisconsin DOR for your specific location.

Is Milwaukee Sales Tax High?

Milwaukee's ~7.9% combined rate (city) is above the Wisconsin average (5–5.6% in most counties). It is comparable to Chicago (10%+), St. Louis (~9.7%), and Seattle (10%+). Wisconsin exempts most groceries from sales tax.

Exemptions and Official Sources

  • Groceries: most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt.
  • Prescription drugs: generally tax-exempt.

For official rules and rate lookup, see the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Sales Tax. More tools: Wisconsin Sales Tax Calculator, Wisconsin tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Milwaukee city's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is approximately 7.9%: 5% Wisconsin state + 0.9% Milwaukee County + 2% Milwaukee city.

Q:What is the sales tax in Milwaukee County outside the city?

Milwaukee County outside the city of Milwaukee has a 5.9% combined rate (5% state + 0.9% county). The 2% city tax applies only within Milwaukee city limits.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Milwaukee?

Most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt from Wisconsin sales tax. Prepared food may be taxable.