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Sales Tax File Formats

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The file formats for Sales and Use Tax are listed. If you have questions, please call 651-296-6181.

  • File a Consolidated Sales and Use Tax return - Import a File (PDF)
  • Sales Tax Return File Format (PDF)
  • Sales Return Example (CSV)
  • Sales Return Example (TXT)
  • Sales Return Example (XML)

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