Dane County, Wisconsin Sales Tax Rate
The combined sales tax rate in Dane County, Wisconsin in this reference snapshot is 5.5% as of October 1, 2026. That includes the Wisconsin state rate of 5%.
This is a historical rate snapshot, not a current address-specific tax determination. Confirm current rates with the state before use; the snapshot source may describe an earlier period.
State rate (5%) plus the county local rate from the state's SSTGB rate file.
Sales tax calculator for Dane County
Uses the reference rate as of October 1, 2026.
- Sales tax (5.5%)
- $5.50
- Total with tax
- $105.50
How this rate is composed
The Wisconsin state sales tax rate is 5%. The combined 5.5% rate for Dane County comes from Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board rate file (Rates in effect on October 1, 2026 (2026 Q3 rate file, republished unchanged for 2026 Q4)).
The City of Milwaukee imposes an additional city sales tax on top of the county rate.
Rates change on official schedules — confirm the current rate and effective date against the source above before filing. Guide reviewed October 20, 2026; rate snapshot dated October 1, 2026.
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Dane County sales tax questions
What is the sales tax rate in Dane County, Wisconsin?
In the 2026-10-01 reference snapshot, the combined sales tax rate is 5.5%. It includes the Wisconsin state rate of 5% and applicable local rates.
How much sales tax is charged on a $100 purchase in Dane County?
At the 5.5% reference rate as of 2026-10-01, a $100 taxable purchase produces $5.50 in sales tax.
When was the Dane County sales tax rate reviewed?
Prophit.ai reviewed this guide on 2026-10-20 against its dated source, Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board rate file. The rate snapshot remains dated 2026-10-01; this review does not certify current rates. Confirm the official source before filing because rates can change.