The Minnesota Department of Revenue is offering the following webinars in April and May.

Sales and Use Tax for Local Governments

Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Central Time

This webinar 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.

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 Schools

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Central Time

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.?

The primary focus is to give participants a better understanding of what items may be purchased 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.

Sales Tax Education

Visit our website to see a list of classes and select the desired class to register online. These classes are free and open to the public.

Continuing Professional Education

After completing our classes, you may be able to receive up to 4.0 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits in the Taxes ? Technical field of study.? All classes are basic level. Our in-person classes use the Group Live delivery method, and our webinars use Group Internet delivery method.

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.