Wisconsin Sales Tax (2026)
Wisconsin's state sales tax is 5%, and the average combined rate with local taxes is 5.72%.
Wisconsin sales tax at a glance
| State rate | 5% |
|---|---|
| Average local rate | 0.72% |
| Average combined rate | 5.72% |
| Highest local add-on | 2.9% |
| Groceries | Exempt (candy, soft drinks, prepared food taxable) |
| Clothing | Taxable |
| Vehicles | Same 5% state rate; county (0.5%, Milwaukee County 0.9%) and Milwaukee city (2%) taxes follow where the vehicle is customarily kept |
Sales tax on common purchases (5.72%)
| Price | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $20 | $1.14 | $21.14 |
| $100 | $5.72 | $105.72 |
| $500 | $28.60 | $528.60 |
| $1,000 | $57.20 | $1057.20 |
| $30,000 | $1716.00 | $31716.00 |
Sources: taxfoundation.org · revenue.wi.gov · revenue.wi.gov · revenue.wi.gov
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Wisconsin?
The state rate is 5%. With local taxes, the average combined rate is 5.72%, and local add-ons can reach 2.9%.
Are groceries taxed in Wisconsin?
Exempt (candy, soft drinks, prepared food taxable)
Is clothing taxed in Wisconsin?
Taxable
How are car purchases taxed in Wisconsin?
Same 5% state rate; county (0.5%, Milwaukee County 0.9%) and Milwaukee city (2%) taxes follow where the vehicle is customarily kept