Wisconsin State Sales Tax Online Application
Wisconsin Sales Tax Application Common Questions & Support
What constitutes taxable services in Wisconsin?
The majority of service businesses are not taxable in Michigan. The exceptions would be service businesses that manufacture tangible parts or products and sell them at retail. A good example of this would be a HVAC company that services and sells air conditioning units and their parts.
Why do I need a Sales Tax Certificate to purchase wholesale items for Resale in the State of Wisconsin?
As a wholesale company conducting business in the state of Michigan, you are required to have a sales tax certificate when purchasing items at wholesale prices, Therefore, suppliers must request a copy of your resale certificate before selling you items at wholesale prices.
Do you have to collect Wisconsin Sales Taxes for shipping charges?
If you list shipping charges separately then you do not have to collect sales tax, but if you lump them in with the price of the merchandise sold then you would have to.
Is there sales tax on drop shipments in the state of Wisconsin?
A drop shipment is where a seller (most times out of state) sells a product which is then delivered to a consumer by a third-party shipper. In most instances, drop shipments in Michigan are required to have sales tax added.
Are there any exemptions to taxable items sold with the State of Wisconsin?
Raw materials used in manufacturing and custom downloadable software are tax exempt.
About Wisconsin State Sales Tax
( if any apply to your Wisconsin business )
You have a physical office or place you conduct in the State of Wisconsin
You sell or ship products to a buyer in the State of Wisconsin
You have a distribution location such as a storage area or warehouse space in the State of Wisconsin
You have employees physically present in the State of Wisconsin (including independent contractors, Sales persons, representatives, or agents)
Your business has remote entity presence (Remote sellers making sales in the State of Wisconsin)
Your business has economic presence (businesses who make over $250,000 in sales annually) in the State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Sales Tax Application Registration
Any business that sells goods or taxable services within the state of Wisconsin to customers located in Wisconsin is required to collect sales tax from that buyer. This will include all online businesses. Any seller which conducts business and has a major presence within the state must collect sales tax in Wisconsin must pay taxes to the state. Therefore, these sellers required to file for a Sales tax certificate. By not doing so the business may face sanctions or other types of penalties. Additionally, depending on the businesses location and tax jurisdiction, localities such as counties, cities, and other districts can also add additional sales and use taxes.
BUSINESS STATE SALES TAX NUMBER
Application for a Single Business State Sales Tax Number
*Proceeding will direct you to the registration form.