Wisconsin Contractor Sales Tax 2026: Labor, Materials, Rules

Wisconsin sales tax for contractors 2026. Labor taxable? Materials? Real rules from state revenue department.

Wisconsin Contractor Sales Tax 2026

Wisconsin sales tax for contractors 2026. Labor taxable? Materials? Real rules from state revenue department.

Wisconsin sales tax rate for contractors

  • Combined rate: 5% + 0.5% county (~5.4% combined avg)
  • Construction labor taxable: NO - real property labor is exempt
  • Tax authority: Wisconsin Department of Revenue

How Wisconsin treats contractor labor

Real property labor exempt. County tax of 0.5% in most counties.

Wisconsin-specific rules

Construction labor exempt. Premier resort areas (Wisconsin Dells) have additional tax. DCC + DCQ required for residential.

Wisconsin mechanics lien rights

Beyond sales tax, Wisconsin contractor billing must respect the mechanics lien deadline of 6 months from last work. Preliminary notice: Notice of Furnishing required within 60 days of first furnishing.

Wisconsin contractor licensing

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) - required for licensed work. Dwelling Contractor Certification $25 + Dwelling Contractor Qualifier $30. Board: https://dsps.wi.gov.

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