Wisconsin Act 55 (2019) requires lodging marketplaces like Airbnb and Vrbo to collect state and local room taxes for Wisconsin listings. Madison enforces room tax under MGO Sec. 4.21 and expects valid license numbers in every listing.
Under Wis. Stat. Sec. 66.0615 and Wisconsin Act 55 (2019), online lodging marketplaces must register with the Department of Revenue and remit Wisconsin state plus local room tax on behalf of hosts. Madison's room tax under Sec. 4.21 of the General Ordinances applies to short-term rentals lasting under 30 days. Hosts remain individually responsible for displaying their City and DATCP license numbers on every listing. The City and DATCP audit listings, and Airbnb removes non-compliant Wisconsin pages on demand. Failure to display a license is independent grounds for forfeitures even when the platform is collecting tax.
Listing without a valid license number triggers forfeitures of up to $500 per day under Sec. 1.08 and may lead the platform to delist the property at city request.
Madison, WI
Madison requires all short-term rentals to obtain a Tourist Rooming House license under MGO Chapter 32 and state DATCP. Non-owner-occupied STRs are capped at...
Madison, WI
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...
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