Taxes & Fees: Fitchburg vs Madison
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Fitchburg, WI and Madison, WI?
Fitchburg and Madison have similar restriction levels.
Fitchburg, WI
Dane County
Wisconsin state room tax is 5% (WI Stat. §77.98). Fitchburg levies additional local room tax. Platforms auto-collect in many jurisdictions. Total 10 to 14% typical.
View full Fitchburg rules →Madison, WI
Dane County
Madison STR hosts must collect Wisconsin 5% state sales tax, 0.5% Dane County tax, and Madison 10% room tax on all stays under 30 days. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo collect state tax, but hosts often must remit city room tax directly.
View full Madison rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fitchburg | Madison |
|---|---|---|
| State Room Tax | 5% | - |
| Local Tax | 6 to 8% typical | - |
| Platforms | Auto-collect in many areas | - |
| State Law | WI Stat. §77.98 | - |
| State Sales | - | 5% |
| County | - | 0.5% Dane |
| Madison Room | - | 10% |
| Threshold | - | Under 30 days |
| Code | - | MGO 4.21 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Fitchburg FAQ
What tax do I owe?
5% state room tax + local room tax. Total varies by city/county. Platforms collect automatically in many areas.
Does Airbnb handle it?
Platforms collect state and many local taxes. Check if Fitchburg local tax is included.
Madison FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Madison room tax for me?
Airbnb collects Wisconsin state and Dane County sales tax but Madison 10% room tax handling varies. Verify with the Madison Treasurer and remit any gap yourself.
What is Madison's total STR tax rate?
Total tax on Madison STR stays is typically 15.5%: 5% state plus 0.5% county plus 10% Madison room tax.
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