Tax
Information
Consumer’s Use Tax Certificate
A consumer’s use tax certificate is required for every business that regularly purchases or leases
taxable property or services for storage, use, or consumption in Wisconsin upon which sales or use
tax was not paid. This certificate is not required if a business already holds a seller’s permit or use
tax certificate. For additional information, see Wisconsin Use Tax fact sheet (https://www.revenue.
wi.gov/taxpro/fact/usetax.pdf.)
Use Tax Certificate
A use tax certificate is required for every out-of-state retailer who is not required to hold a seller’s
permit, but is engaged in business in Wisconsin and making retail sales, leases, or rentals of tangible
personal property or providing taxable services in Wisconsin.
If out-of-state retailers have physical presence (nexus) in Wisconsin, they may be required to register
and collect the Wisconsin tax. Further information can be found in Publication 201, Wisconsin Sales
and Use Tax (https://www.revenue.wi.gov/pubs/pb201.pdf#page=5.)
How do I obtain a permit?
You can register online at https://www.revenue.wi.gov/businesses/new-business/index.html.
What if I lose my seller’s permit?
If you are a My Tax Account user, your seller’s permit is generally included in the list of letters
displayed after you click on the “Mail” tab. You can print a copy of your permit without having to
contact the department.
You may contact the department to get a replacement by calling (608) 266-2776 or by writing to the
Wisconsin Department of Revenue, PO Box 8902, Madison, WI 53708-8902.
For more information please contact:
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Tax Operations Bureau
PO Box 8902, MS 3-14
Madison, WI 53708-8902
Phone: (608) 266-2776
Email additional questions to [email protected]
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