Sales Tax Calculator, Wisconsin
Free sales tax calculator for the US and Canada. Add sales tax, remove sales tax, or calculate the tax amount for any price. Covers all US state rates and Canadian GST/HST/PST rates. Instant reverse sales tax calculation.
Wisconsin has a 5% state sales tax. Counties add 0.5%, and some localities add more, bringing typical combined rates to 5.5%–5.6%.
Wisconsin exempts groceries, prescription drugs, and most clothing from sales tax.
▶US State Sales Tax Rates Reference
| State | State Rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% |
| Alaska | No tax |
| Arizona | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% |
| California | 7.25% |
| Colorado | 2.9% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% |
| Delaware | No tax |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| Illinois | 6.25% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 6.5% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% |
| Maine | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Missouri | 4.225% |
| Montana | No tax |
| Nebraska | 5.5% |
| Nevada | 6.85% |
| New Hampshire | No tax |
| New Jersey | 6.625% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% |
| North Dakota | 5% |
| Ohio | 5.75% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% |
| Oregon | No tax |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Texas | 6.25% |
| Utah | 4.85% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Virginia | 4.3% |
| Washington | 6.5% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| District of Columbia | 6% |
▶Canadian Provincial Tax Rates Reference
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 15% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
Sponsored
Send international payments at the real exchange rate, no hidden markups.
Other locations
General calculator →Frequently Asked Questions, Sales Tax Calculator in Wisconsin
What is the Wisconsin sales tax rate?↓
Wisconsin has a 5% state sales tax. Most Wisconsin counties add a 0.5% county tax, bringing the base combined rate to 5.5% for most of the state. Some cities or districts add additional local taxes, so combined rates can reach 5.6% in certain areas. Milwaukee County has a combined rate of 5.6% including its additional 0.1% county rate.
What is exempt from sales tax in Wisconsin?↓
Wisconsin exempts most food for home consumption (groceries), prescription and non-prescription drugs, and most clothing and footwear. The clothing exemption is broad: most apparel is not subject to Wisconsin sales tax regardless of price. Prepared food, restaurant meals, and certain specialty clothing items are taxable at the full rate.
How much sales tax do I pay in Wisconsin compared to Illinois?↓
Wisconsin has one of the lower combined sales tax rates in the Midwest at approximately 5.5% for most of the state. Illinois charges 6.25% state rate plus significant local taxes, reaching 10.25% in Chicago. A $1,000 purchase taxed at 5.5% in Wisconsin costs $55 in sales tax, compared to $102.50 in Chicago at 10.25%. The lower rate makes Wisconsin a lower-tax option for major purchases compared to many neighboring states.
Get a free tool tip every week
One practical tip, one featured tool, every Tuesday. Takes 90 seconds to read. No spam, unsubscribe any time.