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Wisconsin Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Wisconsin sales tax is 5% state + county (up to 7.9% in Milwaukee). Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Wisconsin.

Effective Tax Rate: 5.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$5.00
Total Price$105.00

Rate Breakdown

State5.000%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined5.000%
Total5.000%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust county and city rates if you know your local breakdown.
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State (5%) + County + City (e.g. Milwaukee city 2%)
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Wisconsin Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Wisconsin's statewide sales tax rate is 5% in 2026. Counties may add local rates (e.g. Milwaukee County 0.9%); the city of Milwaukee adds 2%, so Milwaukee's combined rate is about 7.9%. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates—free, no signup.

Wisconsin Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Wisconsin has a 5% state sales tax. Counties may impose additional rates (e.g. Milwaukee County 0.9%); the city of Milwaukee adds 2%, so combined rates vary by location.

  • State rate: 5%
  • County add-ons: up to 0.9% (Milwaukee County); other counties up to 0.6%
  • Milwaukee city: additional 2% (total ~7.9% in Milwaukee city)
  • Typical combined rate: 5% to 7.9% (Milwaukee city ~7.9%)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Wisconsin Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate and a full breakdown.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Milwaukee (city)7.9%Milwaukee Sales Tax Calculator
Madison5.5%
Green Bay5.5%

How to Find Your Exact Wisconsin Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by county and, in Milwaukee, by city. Use the calculator above with your known local rates, or look up your rate on the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Sales Tax Rates. For Milwaukee: Milwaukee Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Wisconsin tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Wisconsin state sales tax rate in 2026?

Wisconsin has a 5% statewide sales tax. Counties may add local rates (Milwaukee County 0.9%); Milwaukee city adds 2%, so combined rates range from 5% to about 7.9% in Milwaukee city.

Q:Is Wisconsin sales tax the same in every city?

No. The state rate is 5% everywhere, but counties and the city of Milwaukee impose additional rates, so the combined rate varies by location.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Wisconsin?

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

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Milwaukee?

Milwaukee city has a combined rate of about 7.9%: 5% state + 0.9% Milwaukee County + 2% Milwaukee city.