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Wisconsin Sales Tax (2026)

Info: State sales tax is 5%. Seventy of 72 counties add a 0.5% county tax and Milwaukee County adds 0.9%; the city of Milwaukee adds a further 2% - so combined rates are 5%-5.9% in most of the state and 7.9% in the city of Milwaukee.

InfoVerified Jul 19, 2026

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Sales Tax in states bordering Wisconsin

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IllinoisInfo
Illinois' state sales tax (retailers' occupation and use tax) is 6.25% on general merchandise and 1% on qualifying drugs and medical appliances. Home-rule and other local taxes can push the combined rate well above 6.25% depending on location.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: tax.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →
IowaInfo
Iowa's state sales and use tax rate is 6%. Many localities add a 1% Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) on top, so the combined rate is commonly 7%.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: revenue.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
MichiganInfo
6% state sales tax (with a companion 6% use tax); Michigan does not allow cities or local units to impose sales tax. Residential electricity, natural gas, and home heating fuels are taxed at 4%.
Verified Jul 12, 2026 · Source: michigan.gov · Full Michigan rule →
MinnesotaInfo
State general sales tax is 6.875%. Cities and counties may add local sales taxes (plus special local taxes on items like lodging, liquor, and restaurant sales), so the combined rate varies by location.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: revenue.state.mn.us · Full Minnesota rule →

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