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.
Wisconsin imposes a 5% state room tax on all lodging under 30 days (WI Stat. §77.98). Milwaukee levies an additional local room tax (typically 6 to 8%). County room taxes may also apply. Platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) collect and remit state and many local taxes automatically. Direct bookings require registration with the WI Department of Revenue. Tourism is a major revenue source - Door County, Northwoods, and Wisconsin Dells collect significant room tax revenue.
Non-remittance: penalties + interest per WI Dept. of Revenue. Tax evasion: misdemeanor charges.
Milwaukee, WI
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Milwaukee, WI
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Milwaukee, WI
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Milwaukee, WI
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Milwaukee, WI
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Milwaukee, WI
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