This guide outlines Wisconsin’s sales tax structure, including the 5% state base rate, local rates up to 7.9%, economic and marketplace facilitator thresholds, registration requirements, penalties, and recent rate changes in Milwaukee. It also explains exemptions for groceries, clothing, digital products, and services, and provides practical steps for registering and filing.
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VatIT · about 18 hours ago
California will tax SaaS and digital prewritten software from 1 January 2027, regardless of delivery method. The state rate is 7.25%, rising above 10% with local rates. Buyers with receipts over $5 million must self-assess use tax.
CNBC · 4 days ago
The United States has announced a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports, effective 22 July 2026, under Section 301 of the Trade Act. The measure targets alleged unfair trade practices, with exemptions for goods such as beef, orange juice, aircraft parts and energy products, and a potential additional 12.5% duty if a forced-labour probe concludes.
1stopVAT · 4 days ago
Colorado expands sales tax to digital software under House Bill 26-1223, effective 1 January 2027. The bill removes exemptions for downloaded and remotely accessible software, potentially including SaaS.
CryptoBriefing · 4 days ago
The United States will impose a 25% tariff on most goods imported from Brazil starting 22 July 2026. The measure, triggered by a Section 301 investigation over digital trade and deforestation concerns, exempts products such as beef, coffee, and aircraft parts.
VatCalc · 6 days ago
Utah has widened its sales and use tax rules for digital products, bringing many streaming and subscription-based digital services into the tax net from 1 July 2026. The new law, Senate Bill 162, taxes payments for access to digital content regardless of delivery method.
Hellotax · 6 days ago
Europe: US e-commerce sellers face complex VAT registration when expanding into multiple EU markets. The article outlines how a US parent company must separately register for VAT in Germany, France and the Netherlands, and explains the need for distinct legal entities and EORI numbers. It also discusses the importance of aligning stock locations with VAT obligations to avoid backdated filings.
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Key Takeaways
Businesses must register for a Wisconsin seller's permit if they have $100,000 or more in annual sales in the state.
Marketplace platforms must collect Wisconsin sales tax if they facilitate $100,000 or more in sales within the state.
Penalties can include fines up to $500 per violation and interest charges of 1.5% per month.
There is a one-time $20 registration fee when applying for a new seller’s permit.
Both increased their sales taxes on January 1, 2024, and Milwaukee County increased again in 2025.
Primary source
Read the full article at NumeralThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 27 June 2026. It relates to VAT developments in United States. The original source is Numeral.
