Minnesota Sales Tax Rate Table
Minnesota statewide sales tax rate: 6.88%. Local governments in Minnesota may add their own sales tax on top of the state rate, so the total rate you charge depends on the address of the sale. Combined state and local rates average about 8.14%. Minnesota’s sales tax is administered by the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
Rates reviewed August 2026. State rates reflect statutory rates in effect as of July 1, 2026. Local rates change frequently — always confirm the rate for the exact delivery address before you file.
Minnesota Sales Tax Rates at a Glance
| Statewide sales tax rate | 6.88% Statutory rate is 6.875%. |
|---|---|
| Local sales taxes | Yes — up to 3.00% additional |
| Average local rate | 1.26% |
| Average combined rate | 8.14% |
| Administered by | Minnesota Department of Revenue |
| Registration document | Minnesota sales and use tax account |
| Rate data reviewed | August 2026 |
How Local Sales Tax Works in Minnesota
Minnesota cities, counties and transit districts add local sales taxes on top of the 6.875% state rate, and the Twin Cities metro carries several overlapping regional levies for transportation and housing. Minnesota has also added dedicated retail delivery fees on qualifying deliveries, which sit alongside the sales tax rather than inside it.
Which Minnesota Rate Should You Charge?
Minnesota is destination-sourced and a Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement member, so the local rates that apply are those covering the delivery address.
What Minnesota Taxes — and What It Doesn’t
Groceries for home consumption, prescription drugs and most clothing are exempt — the clothing exemption is unusually generous and applies to general apparel. Prepared food, candy and soft drinks are taxable.
Look Up an Exact Minnesota Sales Tax Rate
Publishing a fixed list of every Minnesota city and county rate would be out of date within weeks, so we do not reproduce one here. The Department of Revenue provides a sales tax rate calculator and a downloadable local rate table by city, county and special district. Open the official Minnesota Department of Revenue website at www.revenue.state.mn.us and use its rate lookup for the exact delivery address.
Registering to Collect Sales Tax in Minnesota
Before you can legally charge Minnesota sales tax you need to be registered with the Minnesota Department of Revenue and hold a Minnesota sales and use tax account. Our sales tax application service files the paperwork for you. See the Minnesota sales tax application page for what Minnesota asks for.
Ready to register in Minnesota? Apply for your Minnesota sales tax permit online – it only takes a few minutes.
Minnesota Sales Tax Rate FAQs
What is the sales tax rate in Minnesota?
The Minnesota statewide rate is 6.88%. With local taxes added, the total rate at a given address is typically higher — the average combined rate is about 8.14% and local add-ons can reach 3.00%.
Do I need a permit before I collect sales tax in Minnesota?
Yes. Collecting sales tax without a valid Minnesota sales and use tax account is not permitted in Minnesota. Register first, then start charging tax. You can apply for your Minnesota sales tax permit here.
Do remote and online sellers have to collect Minnesota sales tax?
Generally yes, once you cross Minnesota’s economic nexus threshold or have a physical presence in the state. Marketplace facilitators such as Amazon and Etsy usually collect on their own sales, but sales through your own website normally remain your responsibility. See our sales tax registration overview for how nexus works.
How often do Minnesota sales tax rates change?
The statewide rate changes rarely — local rates change far more often, frequently on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October. Confirm the current rate with the Minnesota Department of Revenue before filing a return.
Sales Tax Rates in Other States
Compare every state on our state sales and use tax rate hub, or check a neighbouring state:
- Wisconsin sales tax rate table
- Iowa sales tax rate table
- North Dakota sales tax rate table
- South Dakota sales tax rate table
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