Chapter 297A — Sales Tax Imposed; Rates

15.001 Application of Laws 2005, Chapter 56, Terminology Changes State agencies must use updated terminology from 2005 when replacing printed materials and signs. 270.73 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.01 This section has been repealed. All subdivisions were removed and replaced by sections 297A.61 and following. 297A.02 This section has been repealed. Sales tax rates are now found in section 297A.62. 297A.021 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.022 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.023 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.03 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.04 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.041 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.05 This section has been repealed. 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See sections 297A.67-297A.71 for current exemptions. 297A.251 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.252 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.253 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.2531 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.254 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.2545 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.255 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.256 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.257 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.2571 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.2572 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.2573 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.258 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.259 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.26 This section has been repealed. 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The burden of proof is on the seller. 297A.666 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.668 Sourcing of Sale; Situs in This State Determines where a sale takes place for sales tax purposes, based on where the buyer receives the item. 297A.669 Telecommunication and Related Services Sourcing Special rules determine where phone, internet, and telecom services are taxed based on the customer's location. 297A.67 General Exemptions Lists items exempt from Minnesota sales tax, including food, clothing, prescription drugs, and many others. 297A.68 Business Exemptions Lists business purchases exempt from sales tax, such as equipment, raw materials, and items bought for resale. 297A.69 Agricultural Exemptions Farm equipment, supplies, and items used directly in farming are exempt from Minnesota sales tax. 297A.70 Exemptions for Governments and Nonprofit Groups Government agencies and qualifying nonprofit organizations are exempt from paying sales tax on many purchases. 297A.71 Construction Exemptions Certain construction materials and projects are exempt from sales tax, including some public and affordable housing … 297A.72 Exemption Certificates Buyers claiming a sales tax exemption must give the seller an exemption certificate explaining why the purchase is … 297A.73 Improper Use of Item Obtained With Exemption Certificate If you buy something tax-free with an exemption certificate but use it for a taxable purpose, you owe the tax. 297A.74 Commingling Exemption Certificate Items When tax-exempt items are mixed with taxable items of the same type, sales are treated as exempt first. 297A.75 Refund; Appropriation Explains how to get a sales tax refund for purchases that qualify for construction and other exemptions. 297A.76 Computation of Sales and Use Taxes Rules for rounding sales tax calculations, so the tax amount on each sale is computed correctly. 297A.77 Collection of Sales and Use Taxes Sellers must collect sales tax from buyers at the time of each sale and send it to the state. 297A.78 Liability for Use Tax; Receipt as Evidence Buyers owe use tax until it is actually paid to Minnesota. A receipt from a permitted seller is proof of payment. 297A.79 Reporting of Gross Receipts Businesses can report their sales for tax purposes using either the cash method or the accrual method. 297A.80 Taxes in Other States; Offset Against Use Tax If you already paid sales tax to another state, you get a credit against Minnesota use tax for the amount paid. 297A.81 Uncollectible Debts; Offset Against Other Taxes Sellers can take a credit against sales tax owed when a customer does not pay and the debt becomes uncollectible. 297A.815 Motor Vehicle Leases Special rules apply to how sales tax is calculated and paid on motor vehicle leases. 297A.8155 Liquor Reporting Requirements; Penalty Liquor wholesalers must file an annual report listing all retailers they sold to and the dollar amounts. 297A.82 Aircraft; Flight Equipment; Payment of Taxes; Exemptions Special rules for paying sales tax on aircraft purchases, with exemptions for certain commercial and agricultural uses. 297A.825 Snowmobiles; All-terrain Vehicles; Watercraft; Payment of Taxes; Refunds Sales tax on snowmobiles, ATVs, and boats is collected at the time of registration by the DNR or DMV. 297A.83 Application for Permit Anyone making retail sales in Minnesota must apply for a sales tax permit from the Department of Revenue. 297A.84 Permits Issued and Not Issued; Cancellation The state issues sales tax permits and can deny or cancel them if the seller does not meet requirements. 297A.85 Cancellation of Permits The state can cancel a sales tax permit if the seller stops filing returns, closes the business, or breaks tax rules. 297A.86 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.87 Flea Markets, Shows, and Other Selling Events Organizers of flea markets, craft shows, and similar events must report all sellers to the Department of Revenue. 297A.89 Direct Payment by Purchasers Permitted Large buyers can get permission to pay sales tax directly to the state instead of to each seller. 297A.90 Interstate Motor Carriers as Retailers Trucking companies that operate across state lines pay sales tax based on the miles they drive in Minnesota. 297A.91 Seizure; Court Review The state can seize vehicles and goods used to transport untaxed items into Minnesota without paying use tax. 297A.92 Security The state can require sellers to post a security deposit if they have a history of not paying their sales taxes. 297A.93 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.94 Deposit of Revenues Describes how Minnesota sales tax revenue is divided among the general fund, local government aid, and special accounts. 297A.95 Coordination of State and Local Sales Tax Rates The state must combine state and local sales tax rates into one schedule so buyers see a single combined rate. 297A.96 Local Admissions and Amusement Taxes; Exemption for Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit events that are already exempt from state sales tax are also exempt from local admissions taxes. 297A.97 This sales tax section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 297A.98 Local Governments Exempt From Local Sales Taxes Local governments do not have to pay local sales taxes imposed by other local governments. 297A.99 Local Sales Taxes Cities and counties may impose local sales taxes only with specific state authorization and must follow set rules. 297A.9905 Use of Local Tax Revenues by Cities of the First Class First-class cities with extra local sales tax revenue can spend the surplus on regionally significant capital projects. 297A.991 Reporting of Sales Tax on Minnesota Governments The Department of Revenue must report how much sales tax is paid by Minnesota state and local governments. 297A.9915 Regional Transportation Sales and Use Tax A regional transportation sales tax funds transit and road projects in the Twin Cities metro area. 297A.992 Metropolitan Transportation Area Sales Tax The metro area imposes an extra sales tax to fund public transportation, roads, and transit capital projects. 297A.9925 Metropolitan Region Sales and Use Tax An additional metro-wide sales tax funds housing, transit, and regional parks in the Twin Cities area. 297A.993 County Transportation Sales and Use Tax Counties outside the metro area can impose a transportation sales tax to fund local road and transit projects. 297A.994 City of Minneapolis Sales Tax; Allocation of Revenues The city of Minneapolis has a special local sales tax with revenue allocated to specific city projects and purposes. 297A.995 Uniform Sales and Use Tax Administration Act Minnesota participates in a multi-state agreement to make sales tax rules more uniform across state lines.