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
is one sales tax setup task
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.
There
is one sales tax filing requirement & deadline
you may need to complete in Wisconsin. You can follow
the guide below or use Mosey to do it.
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.
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 Setup for
PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, 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.
Register for a Sales Tax Account
Log in to your My Tax Account to register for a sales tax account.
Wisconsin Sales Tax Return Filing for
PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, 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.
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.
Employing workers across multiple states can bring unique challenges. Multi-state compliance helps avoid legal disputes and ensures your business operations run smoothly.
If you have business locations in several states, your staff is fully remote, or you hire across state lines, it’s a wise idea to familiarize yourself with multi-state employment law. From payroll requirements to leave policies, every aspect of managing a multi-state workforce requires careful consideration to ensure continued compliance.
Salary transparency laws are a relatively new phenomenon in the US—until Colorado enacted the 2021 Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, no US jurisdictions required businesses to disclose pay information to employees or the public.
Since 2021, eight additional states and multiple jurisdictions have passed similar laws. An increasing number of legislators and policy groups have also called for additional action, identifying wage secrecy as a contributor to both the gender pay gap and wage gaps affecting people of color—and citing a growing body of research showing that salary transparency can increase pay equity.
California’s workers’ compensation system isn’t just complex—it’s expensive. With some of the nation’s highest benefit rates and strictest compliance requirements, a single misstep can trigger investigations, penalties, and costly disputes.
Recent 2025 updates raise the stakes even higher. Enhanced posting requirements, shortened reporting timelines, and increased weekly benefit rates mean employers need bulletproof compliance strategies rather than reactive approaches. So let’s jump right in.
Key Takeaways All California employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance, even with just one employee, or face criminal penalties up to $100,000 2025 brought significant changes, including enhanced posting requirements, shortened injury reporting periods, and increased disability benefit rates Cost management requires proactive strategies beyond basic compliance—from return-to-work programs to medical provider network optimization CA Workers Comp: Overview & Legal Framework California operates one of the most comprehensive workers’ compensation systems in the United States, providing broader coverage and higher benefits than most states while imposing strict compliance obligations.
Paul Boynton |Sep 25, 2025
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