Get WI DoR S-240_DSA

Exemption certificates are signed by purchasers and are given to sellers to verify that a transaction is exempt. Sellers should exclude from taxable sales price, the transactions for which they have accepted an exemption certificate from a purchaser as described below.

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue: Administers the state's major tax laws, including the collection of individual income taxes, sales taxes, corporate income taxes and excise taxes. Assists local gover​n​m​ents in property assessment and financial management.

Overview of Wisconsin Taxes Wisconsin has some of the highest property taxes in the country. The state's average effective property tax rate is 1.51%, the eighth-highest average of any state in the U.S.

Wisconsin has some of the highest property taxes in the country. The state's average effective property tax rate is 1.51%, the eighth-highest average of any state in the U.S.

To apply for exempt status, the State of Wisconsin requires that you complete Wisconsin Department of Revenue Form S-211 (Wisconsin Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate). The effective date of the sales tax exemption is the date the form is signed. We cannot determine your taxable status.

A fully completed certificate must include (1) the complete name and address of the purchaser, (2) general description of the purchaser's business (type of business), (3) reason for exemption, and (4) signature of purchaser unless the certificate is received electronically.

At least one owner of the property must be at least 65 years of age.

Why did I get a letter from the Department of Revenue about my identity? We want to protect you and your identity. We safeguard your information to help prevent someone from using your identity to file a false tax return to get a tax refund.