The Minnesota Department of Revenue is offering the following webinars in November and December.

Sourcing of Sales – Applying State and Local Taxes

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 9 – 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 Cannabis Retailers

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 9 – 11:00 a.m. Central Time

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.

Introduction to Sales and Use Tax

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 1:30 to 4 p.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.

Sales and Use Tax for Agricultural and Farming

Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9 to 11 a.m. Central Time

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. This is an industry-specific webinar that is meant to complement our Introduction to Sales and Use Tax Course that covers general information that applies to all businesses. 

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.