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State of Minnesota Offers Free Sales Tax Webinars

State of Minnesota Offers Free Sales Tax Webinars

April 3, 2024 Last Edit: July 26, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Revenue (MDOR) is offering several no-cost tax webinars that may help your small business remain compliant with collections requirements.

In April and May, the Minnesota Department of Revenue (MDOR) is offering several no-cost sales and use tax webinars that may help your small business remain compliant with collections requirements.

Click on the links below to register and check out MDOR’s complete list of Sales Tax Education classes here: Sales Tax Education | Minnesota Department of Revenue (state.mn.us).

Introduction to Sales and Use Tax

Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Central Time

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, recordkeeping, filing and payment instructions, and contact information. It is meant to complement to our industry-specific webinars.

Sourcing of Sales – Applying State and Local Taxes

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 2024, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Central Time

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.

Sales and Use Tax for Taxable Service Providers

Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Central Time

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

The primary focus is to identify which services provided are taxable and which services are not. We will also give participants a better understanding of what items a taxable service provider may buy exempt from sales tax and what items are taxable.

Sales and Use Tax for Retailers

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 9 to 11 a.m. Central Time

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.  The primary focus is to give participants a better understanding of what items a retailer may buy exempt from sales tax and what items are taxable.

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