Minnesota sales tax rules
Quick answer
Minnesota charges a 6.875% statewide sales tax, plus local county, city and district add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Minnesota treats each category that commonly changes a receipt total.
Direct answers
Each answer has its own page with the full rule and exceptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Minnesota?
No. Groceries bought for home preparation are exempt from Minnesota state sales tax. Prepared and restaurant food is still taxable.
Is clothing taxed in Minnesota?
No. Minnesota exempts most everyday clothing and footwear from sales tax year-round, with no price cap.
Is shipping taxable in Minnesota?
Yes. Delivery charges are part of the taxable sales price in Minnesota, so you charge tax on shipping whenever the item being shipped is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Minnesota?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Minnesota or 200 separate transactions over 12 months, you must register with the Minnesota Department of Revenue and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Minnesota have a tax-free weekend?
No. Minnesota does not run a recurring sales tax holiday. Purchases are taxed at the normal combined rate year-round, currently 9.025%–9.875% across covered Minnesota metros.
Minnesota rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.