Taxes & Fees: Greenfield vs Milwaukee
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Greenfield, WI and Milwaukee, WI?
Greenfield and Milwaukee have similar restriction levels.
Greenfield, WI
Milwaukee County
Greenfield STR operators collect Wisconsin 5% state sales tax, Milwaukee County 0.9% tax (eff. Jan 1, 2024), and applicable room taxes under Wis. Stat. §66.0615.
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Milwaukee County
STR hosts collect Wisconsin room tax (Wis. Stat. §66.0615), state sales tax, and Wisconsin Seller's Permit required. Milwaukee may levy an additional local room tax.
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| Fact | Greenfield | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|
| State Sales Tax | 5% | - |
| County Tax | 0.9% (eff. Jan 1, 2024) | - |
| Room Tax | Wis. Stat. §66.0615 — municipal may impose | - |
| State License | DATCP TRH $110/year + $300 one-time inspection | - |
| State Room Tax | - | Wis. Stat. §66.0615 |
| Seller's Permit | - | WI Dept of Revenue required |
| Local Tax | - | Milwaukee may levy additional room tax |
| Sales Tax | - | 5.5% Wisconsin state rate |
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Greenfield FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Greenfield?
Greenfield STR operators collect Wisconsin 5% state sales tax, Milwaukee County 0.9% tax (eff. Jan 1, 2024), and applicable room taxes under Wis. Stat. §66.0615.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Greenfield?
State Sales Tax: 5%. County Tax: 0.9% (eff. Jan 1, 2024). Room Tax: Wis. Stat. §66.0615 — municipal may impose. State License: DATCP TRH $110/year + $300 one-time inspection.
Milwaukee FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Milwaukee?
STR hosts collect Wisconsin room tax (Wis. Stat. §66.0615), state sales tax, and Wisconsin Seller's Permit required. Milwaukee may levy an additional local room tax.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Milwaukee?
State Room Tax: Wis. Stat. §66.0615. Seller's Permit: WI Dept of Revenue required. Local Tax: Milwaukee may levy additional room tax. Sales Tax: 5.5% Wisconsin state rate.
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