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Your Wisconsin Moving Guide

If the thought of Wisconsin conjures up images of cheese and corn, you’re not alone. But fortunately, you’re also not entirely correct. Contrary to popular stereotypes, life in Wisconsin does not always involve remote dairy farms rolling pastures. While Wisconsin is proud to be the leading producer of cheese in the nation, it is also the proud host to the University of Wisconsin, a top research university, as well as 20,000 miles of snowmobile trails and other unique attractions. If you’re moving to Wisconsin you deserve to have a realistic knowledge of what you can expect in your new state. From choosing Wisconsin movers to getting married in Wisconsin, the best way to enjoy your move is to plan for it in advance. Here are some Wisconsin moving tips to help you get started:

Choosing Wisconsin Movers

The good news about moving to Wisconsin is that it’s located in the middle of the country so chances are good that your moving expenses will be reasonable, as compared with a cross-country move. Still, it’s a good idea to make sure you’re getting the best deal possible by comparing rates from multiple Wisconsin movers. Don’t hide any information about your move from any Wisconsin moving companies as this omission will reduce the moving quote but will not reduce the amount that you are required to pay. Instead, make it clear to all Wisconsin movers exactly what services you’ll need so that you can accurately compare all moving quotes. While price is surely important, your gut feeling can also serve you well when choosing between different Wisconsin movers. It may be worthwhile to pay a few dollars more for the mover that puts you at ease.

Wisconsin Tax Considerations

Once you’ve hired your Wisconsin movers you should begin to think about life in your new state – and one critical thing to think about is your financial situation. Whether you’re moving to Wisconsin to pursue a specific job or in the hopes of finding one, it would be helpful to know what kind of taxes you’ll be required to pay so that you can plan your budget accordingly.

Wisconsin state income tax works as follows:

Wisconsin state sales tax is 5%, though many counties add an additional county tax which is an average of 0.5% more. Specialty items may be subject to other minimal taxes.

Getting Married in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is one of the few states that imposes residency requirements on engaged couples. If you want to get married in Wisconsin, at least one member of the couple must have lived in the county where you are applying for marriage for at least 30 days prior to applying. In addition, Wisconsin law imposes a six month waiting period from the date that a divorce is finalized until a newly single person can remarry. There is also a five day waiting period from the time that you apply for a marriage license until the time that you can complete the marriage ceremony. If you’re planning on moving to Wisconsin in order to get married, it’s a good idea to take these requirements into account. Make sure to confirm with your Wisconsin movers that they’ll be able to move you in with enough time to establish residency and to have sufficient time to apply for the marriage license before the ceremony.