If your business is operating in Wisconsin, you may need to register for sales tax with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Sales tax registration is required for businesses that sell tangible personal property or taxable services in the state.
How to get a Wisconsin Sales Tax License
There are 2 sales tax setup tasks you may need to complete in Wisconsin to get your sales tax licence. You can follow the guide below to help you get registered directly with the Wisconsin agencies or use Mosey to do it.
Use Mosey to register for sales tax in Wisconsin.
Avoid the manual work and headache of registering with state agencies yourself. Automate it with Mosey and stay compliant.
Wisconsin Sales Tax Setup for LLC, LLP, Corporation
If you sell tangible personal property or taxable services in Wisconsin on an ongoing basis, you are required to register with the Department of Revenue for a Seller's Permit. If you have no physical presence in Wisconsin but have more than $100,000 in gross Wisconsin sales for the previous or current calendar year, you have "economic nexus" for sales tax purposes as a remote seller and are subject to sales tax. Note: SaaS is not considered a taxable service in Wisconsin.
Register for a Sales Tax Account
Log in to your My Tax Account to register for a sales tax account.
Wisconsin Sales Tax Exemption Setup for Corporation
Nonprofits may apply for an exemption from sales tax with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue by filing the Application for Wisconsin Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exempt Status (CES) (Form S-103). Organizations are required to include a copy of its IRS determination letter approving 501(c)(3) status. Note: Churches and religious organizations meeting the IRC’s section 501(c)(3) requirements are not required to provide a determination letter.
Complete Sales Tax Exemption
Download and complete Form S-103.
Submit Form to Department of Revenue
Email the completed form and any supporting documents to the Department of Revenue.
Wisconsin Sales Tax Filing Requirements & Deadlines
There are 2 sales tax filing requirements & deadlines you may need to complete in Wisconsin. You can follow the guide below or use Mosey to do it.
Wisconsin Sales Tax Return Filing for LLC, LLP, Corporation
If you are registered to collect sales tax in Wisconsin, you are required to file and remit sales tax quarterly. You will be notified by the Department of Revenue in writing if you have to file monthly or annually. Note: If your quarterly sales tax liability is $3,600 or more you are subject to additional filing and payment requirements.
File Sales Tax Return Online
Log in to your My Tax Account to file your sales tax return.
Make Sales Tax Payment Online
Log in to your My Tax Account to make a sales tax payment.
