Wisconsin Sales
Tax Rate
Wisconsin has a 5% statewide base sales tax rate. With local district taxes added on top, combined rates can reach as high as 7.9% depending on where a purchase is made.
5% – 7.9%
Wisconsin combined sales tax rate for 2026
Wisconsin (state)5%
District rate range0% – 2.9%
Combined sales tax rate range5% – 7.9%
Milwaukee (city + county) is the statewide maximum at 7.9%; most counties add only a flat 0.5% county tax.
Sources: Wisconsin DOR — County Sales Tax. Last verified: August 14, 2026.
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