Wisconsin Tax-Free Holidays (2026)

Info: No sales-tax holiday (Wisconsin discontinued its holiday after 2019).

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

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Tax-Free Holidays in states bordering Wisconsin

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

IllinoisPermitted
New for 2026: a back-to-school State sales tax holiday runs August 7–16, 2026 (Public Act 104-0468) — the State's 6.25% portion drops to 1.25% on qualifying clothing and footwear under $125 per item and on school supplies (no price threshold). Illinois previously had no recurring holiday.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: tax.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →
IowaPermitted
Sales-tax holiday Aug 7–8, 2026: clothing and footwear under $100 per item exempt from state and local sales tax.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: revenue.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
MichiganInfo
No sales-tax holiday.
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: michigan.gov · Full Michigan rule →
MinnesotaInfo
No sales-tax holiday. None is needed for back-to-school clothing: clothing for general use is exempt from Minnesota sales tax year-round (Minn. Stat. 297A.67, subd. 8). Clothing accessories, sports and protective equipment, and fur clothing remain taxable.
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: revenue.state.mn.us · Full Minnesota rule →

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