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WI SB748

WI SB748
Sales tax exemption certificates for the sale of precious metal bullion. (FE)


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Introduced
12/12/2025
In Committee
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Current law provides a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of precious metal bullion. In order to claim the exemption, the purchaser must provide an exemption certificate to the seller. The certificate is an electronic or paper certificate prescribed by the Department of Revenue. Under current law, many sales and use tax exemptions do not require the purchaser to provide an exemption certificate at the time of purchase. This bill eliminates the certificate requirement to claim the exemption for the sale of precious metal bullion. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Wisconsin's sales tax exemption rules for precious metal bullion by removing the requirement for purchasers to provide an exemption certificate at the time of sale. Specifically, the bill amends two sections of Wisconsin statutes (77.52 and 77.53) to eliminate the need for sellers to collect an electronic or paper certificate from buyers when selling precious metal bullion that is exempt from sales tax. The bill adds a new exemption category (74) to the list of transactions that do not require a certificate, which means buyers of precious metal bullion can now claim the tax exemption without presenting documentation at the time of purchase. This change simplifies the sales process for both buyers and sellers of precious metal bullion by reducing administrative burden and paperwork. The modification is part of a broader effort to streamline sales tax exemption procedures and make tax compliance easier for businesses and consumers.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Received from Assembly concurred in (on 02/18/2026)

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