STR operators in Dane County must collect 5% Wisconsin state sales tax and any applicable Dane County room tax. Unincorporated areas have fewer local tax layers than Madison.
Wisconsin Statutes §77.52 requires a 5% state sales tax on all rentals of less than 30 days. Dane County may levy a room tax on top of the state tax. STR operators in unincorporated areas should confirm current Dane County room tax rates with the County Treasurer. Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO may collect and remit some taxes but operators remain responsible for compliance.
Failure to remit required taxes results in back-tax liability plus interest and penalties from Wisconsin DOR and/or Dane County.
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