Minnesota Sales and Use Tax for Local Governments

This course is an introduction to sales and use taxes as they apply to local governments in Minnesota, such as cities, towns, school districts or counties. It is designed for bookkeepers, purchasing agents and accountants who need a working knowledge of the law and how to meet their obligations. The course is free and requires no preparation or prerequisites.

Course Objectives

In this class, we'll cover:

• Sales and Use Tax basics for Minnesota and its local tax jurisdictions
• Who must register to collect and pay sales and use taxes
• How the law applies to various business activities within governmental agencies
• How and when to use or accept an exemption certificate
• Managing your use tax liability
• Key documentation you need for Sales and Use Tax records
• How to complete a Sales and Use Tax return
• Resources to answer your questions

Continuing Professional Education

You can get Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits when you finish this class.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue is registered with the National Association State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. View details about our CPE courses and NASBA.

Instructors

Amy Skog (St. Paul), Bill Sumner (St. Paul), and Erin Martin (St. Paul)

View Instructor Bios.

Schedule

The table below lists class times and locations.

Registration

You must  register in advance for these classes. You will get a confirmation letter including a map and directions to the training site. We may cancel a class if there aren’t enough registered participants; if that happens, we’ll notify you five days before the class.

You may register in any of the following ways:

• Download the Business Tax Education Program Registration form. Mail or fax your completed form to us at the address or fax number given on the form.
• Contact us by email at mdor.mbe@state.mn.us.
• Call 651-297-4213 (TTY users, call 711 for Minnesota Relay).

Note: When registering by email or phone, you must include your mailing address, phone number and the name, date and location of the class you wish to attend.

All sites are handicap accessible. Reasonable accommodations are available for anyone with impaired vision or hearing. Please let us know at least 15 days before the class if you need such services.