Dealers / Vendors FAQ

The following are additional policies and frequently asked questions regarding dealers and vendors at FurSquared.

Do I need a seller’s permit?

Every Dealer who is a Vendor at FurSquared will require a Seller’s Permit in the State of Wisconsin, unless they qualify for the Occasional Sales Exemption in Part 2.F.(3) of this document.

  • Occasional Sales Exemption - If a Dealer has less than $2,000 in taxable sales in Wisconsin per calendar year. (VERY basic synopsis of Part 2.F.(3). If you are not sure, we recommend you read more into it.)

How do I register with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue?

  1. Online Registration
    • Select “Register with Department of Revenue” link
    • Complete the registration, $20 is required to register your business.
      • This is for 2 years, with a $10 renewal fee after that period.
    • For help on registering, here is the FAQ page for Online Registration.
    • During the registration process, there will be a question of ‘Are you the person who will use My Tax Account for this business and review access requested to others?’
      • If you answer Yes, you will be able to complete the My Tax Account registration, which is where you will complete the online application for filing and paying business taxes. (Recommended to help future you!)
  2. You should receive a registration packet in 7 to 10 business days. In most cases you will receive an email containing your new account number within 1-2 business days.

What does FurSquared need?

FurSquared needs information based on Part C on Form S-240 – Wisconsin Temporary Event Report.

  • Wisconsin Seller’s Permit Number (15 digits starting with 456)
  • Last 4 of SSN & FEIN (If applicable)
  • Legal Business Name & DBA (If applicable)
  • First and Last Name, Address, Phone Number & Email address

Instructions on S-240 to answer questions can be found here.

Publication 228, Part 4.B has additional information that is required.

FurSquared needs to submit the event report to Wisconsin DOR within 10 days after the end of the event.

How do I collect Sales Tax?

You have the option of either adding tax to the advertised prices of your goods, or including tax in the price of your goods. If you include tax in the price of your goods, you must either:

  • Provide the customer with a receipt which separately itemizes the tax or states “Prices Include Sales Tax.” or
  • Conspicuously posting a sign which states “Prices Include Sales Tax.”

Source: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/tax/11/iv/32/4/a
4(a)(1) and (3) are referenced above.

What is the tax rate in Milwaukee?

As of 1/1/2024: 7.9%

  • 5% State
  • 0.9% Milwaukee County
  • 2% city of Milwaukee

Additional information can be found on Fact Sheet 2414.

How do I file a return?

https://tap.revenue.wi.gov/mta/_/

When you applied for a Seller’s Permit in Wisconsin, you would have also been assigned a filing or reporting frequency. (Monthly, Quarterly, or Annually)

If you qualify for the Occasional Sales Exemption, you should not have an active Seller’s Permit for the duration of the event. If you qualify for the exemption, but have an active Seller’s Permit, you’re still liable for paying WI sales tax.

As long as you have an active Seller’s Permit in the State of Wisconsin:

  • A return MUST be filed for each reporting period even if no tax is due.
  • If you are an out-of-state vendor, you may want to inactivate your Seller’s Permit, if you won’t have additional sales in Wisconsin for the remainder of the year.
    This is not legal or financial advice, please review WI DOR Publication 201 for more information.
  • Inactivating your Seller’s Permit will not require you to submit a return.
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