SALES
Sales tax bumps up 
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers that the 0.375 percent general sales and use tax increase took effect July 1.
July 08, 2009
State collects $278,700 in delinquent sales taxes
The Minnesota Department of Revenue has collected $278,700 in the first year of posting to their website a list of Minnesota businesses that have failed to file and/or pay sales tax.
June 12, 2009
Property tax chairman: Let counties raise sales, not property, tax
Minnesota counties should be able to raise the sales tax instead of property taxes to make up for state aid cuts, the two state House tax chairmen say.
By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , March 25, 2009
Consumers alerted about high-pressure sales tactics
The Todd County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens – especially the elderly – to be very cautious of door-to-door sales persons trying to intimidate them into buying products through unprofessional persistence and intimidation.
March 06, 2009
Lottery sales up as economy down
The state lottery posted a 9 percent increase for its budget year ending in June and, as the economy worsened in recent months, its sales have been up 10 percent. Minnesota’s top lottery official said the reeling economy’s only effect on the program is that it might be slowing the sales boost.
By By Scott Wente, State Capitol Bureau , December 12, 2008
Outdoors, arts amendment backers declare victory
Supporters of an effort to raise the state sales tax 0.375 percent to fund outdoors and arts programs declared victory early today, ending a decade-long effort that began as a funding mechanism for wildlife habitat improvements.
By Don Davis, State Capital Bureau , November 04, 2008
Local groups see good, bad in proposed amendment
On the ballot is the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, which, if approved, would secure dedicated money for the arts, clean water and other outdoor programs by raising the state sales tax 0.38 percent for the next 25 years.
By Mike Enright , October 10, 2008
Minnesota Department of Revenue offers new online tool for taxpayers
Because sales tax can vary depending on what and where an item is purchased, the Minnesota Department of Revenue is providing an easy way to accurately determine how much sales tax is applied.
August 13, 2008
June 06, 2008
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