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Sales Tax Education

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We offer webinars and videos to learn more about Sales and Use Tax.

You must register in advance for our webinars. All webinars are free and open to the public. You will receive an email confirmation when your registration is processed.

Each webinar can accommodate 490 attendees. We may cancel a session if there are not enough participants. If we cancel, you will receive an email five days before the webinar.

Note: We are not currently offering in-person classes to protect the health of our customers and employees. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Webinars [+]

We periodically offer the webinars listed below.

Title	Course Description
e-Services for Sales and Use Tax	A live demonstration of e-Services as it relates to Minnesota Sales and Use Tax.
Introduction to Sales and Use Tax	This course is an introduction to sales and use taxes in Minnesota. The purpose of the training is to provide the sales and use tax basics, including fundamental elements, local taxes, exemption certificates, record-keeping, filing and payment instructions, and contact information. It is meant to complement to our industry-specific webinars.
Sales and Use Tax for Agricultural and Farming	This course covers how Minnesota Sales and Use Tax laws apply to the agricultural and farming industry in Minnesota. The taxability of items and services depends on their exact use in each situation.
Sales and Use Tax for Cannabis Agricultural Production	This course outlines the sales and use tax responsibilities for businesses engaged in hemp and cannabis production. During the presentation we will discuss business purchases, including exemptions that may be available on agricultural equipment and supplies. We will also discuss the taxability of your sales and documentation necessary for claiming exemptions.
Sales and Use Tax for Cannabis Manufacturing	This course outlines the sales and use tax responsibilities for hemp and cannabis product manufacturing in Minnesota. During the presentation we discuss business purchases including exemptions that may be available on manufacturing equipment and supplies. We also discuss the taxability of your sales and the documentation necessary for claiming exemptions.
Sales and Use Tax for Cannabis Retailers	This course outlines the Minnesota sales and use tax responsibilities for various hemp and cannabis businesses including retailers, wholesalers, and other cannabis license types located in Minnesota. During the presentation we discuss the taxability of sales and the documentation necessary for customers claiming exemptions. We also discuss your tax liability as it relates to business purchases.
Sales and Use Tax for Contractors	This course details how Minnesota Sales and Use Tax laws affect contractors with jobs in Minnesota. It explains how sales and use taxes apply to materials, supplies, and equipment transported from one location to another, or when used on multiple jobs. It will also cover construction contracts with exempt organizations.
Sales and Use Tax for Local Governments	This course is designed for local government administration. We will provide information to help understand what a local government needs to do to make purchases exempt from sales tax. We will also discuss the taxability of common local government sales, charging the appropriate tax rate, and the documentation that is required if your customer is claiming an exemption.
Sales and Use Tax for Manufacturers	This course is for businesses in Minnesota that make products intended to be sold ultimately at retail.
Sales and Use Tax for Retailers	This course covers how Minnesota Sales and Use Tax laws apply to retailers located in Minnesota. It also explains how sales tax applies to retail sales of goods made to customers in Minnesota, whether the business is located within Minnesota or out-of-state.
Sales and Use Tax for Schools	This course is for schools and school districts located in Minnesota. It explains how sales and use tax laws apply to school districts, public schools, and the various student and parent organizations associated with school districts.
Sales and Use Tax for Taxable Service Providers	This course covers how Minnesota Sales and Use Tax laws apply to businesses providing these taxable services in Minnesota. Building cleaning and maintenance services Detective and security services Laundry and dry-cleaning services Lawn and garden maintenance services Tree and shrub services
Sourcing of Sales - Applying State and Local Taxes	This course is an overview of how to determine where a sale takes place, or where a sale is sourced. The primary purpose of the training is to explain the sourcing rules so you can determine when state and local taxes apply to the sale. We will provide detailed information and examples on when it’s necessary to register for, collect, and remit local taxes in addition to Minnesota’s general sales and use tax.

Videos [+]

Classroom Training (Not Currently Available) [+]

We periodically offer the classes listed below.

Note: We are not currently offering in-person classes to protect the health of our customers and employees.

Title	Course Description
Basic Sales and Use Tax	An introduction to sales and use tax in Minnesota, including a section that explains how sales and use tax law applies to different types of businesses and their business activities.
Border Issues - Minnesota/North Dakota	An overview of Minnesota and North Dakota sales and use tax laws for companies that do business in both states.
Border Issues - Minnesota/South Dakota	An overview of Minnesota and South Dakota sales and use tax laws for companies that do business in both states.
Border Issues - Minnesota/Wisconsin	An overview of Minnesota and Wisconsin sales and use tax laws for companies that do business in both states.
Contractor Border Issues - Minnesota/South Dakota	An overview of how Minnesota and South Dakota sales and use tax laws apply to contractors doing business in both states.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) [+]

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July 23, 2024

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