What is the Minnesota sales tax filing frequency?

The Minnesota Department of Revenue assigns your filing frequency (monthly, quarterly, or annually) based on your expected or actual sales volume and tax liability.

What day is Minnesota sales tax due?

Minnesota sales tax returns are generally due on the 20th day of the month following the reporting period. Annual filers have a different deadline, returns for the prior year are due February 5. If the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday, it shifts to the next business day.

Are there any other sales taxes I need to file and pay in Minnesota?

Minnesota administers both the state and local sales taxes centrally. City and county taxes are included in the same state return filed through Minnesota e-Services, no separate local filings are required.

Do you still need to file a Minnesota sales tax return if you had no sales?

Yes. If you are registered for Minnesota sales tax, you must file a return for every assigned period, even if you had no sales or no tax due. Filing a zero return is required.

Can you file and pay Minnesota sales tax online?

Yes. Minnesota requires most businesses to file and pay sales tax electronically through Minnesota e-Services at mndor.state.mn.us.

How to file and pay sales tax in Minnesota in 2026

In this article

Quick facts: Filing for sales tax in Minnesota
When to file and pay Minnesota sales tax
Minnesota sales tax filing deadlines
How to prepare your Minnesota sales tax return
How to complete and file a Minnesota sales tax return
How to pay sales tax in Minnesota
What happens after filing and paying Minnesota sales tax
Late filing penalties and interest
Getting third-party help with sales tax filing
Sales tax filing in other states

If you're registered for Minnesota sales tax, you must file returns and pay any tax due according to the filing frequency assigned by the Minnesota Department of Revenue. This guide focuses on the filing and payment process most relevant to remote sellers and out-of-state businesses using Minnesota e-Services.

For broader information about Minnesota sales tax rules, rates, and exemptions, see the Minnesota Sales Tax Guide. For details on how to get a Minnesota Tax ID number, see the Minnesota Sales Tax Registration Guide.

Quick facts: Filing for sales tax in Minnesota

Key information about filing Minnesota sales tax returns, including filing frequency, deadlines, and payment options.

Minnesota sales tax filing requirements and deadlines
Fact	Detail
Filing frequency	Monthly, quarterly, or annually
Filing deadline	The 20th day after the period ends (annual filers: February 5)
Filing portal	Minnesota e-Services
Zero returns required	Yes, where applicable

When to file and pay Minnesota sales tax

The Minnesota Department of Revenue will assign you a filing frequency (monthly, quarterly, or annually) after you register your business.

Minnesota sales tax returns and payments are due at the same time, by the 20th of the month following the end of the filing period. If the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday, the due date shifts to the next business day. Annual filers follow a different schedule, with returns for the prior calendar year due on February 5.

Minnesota sales tax filing deadlines

Minnesota monthly filing due dates

Reports are due on the 20th of the month following the reporting month.

Month	Filing Deadline
January	February 20
February	March 20
March	April 20
April	May 20
May	June 20
June	July 20
July	August 20
August	September 20
September	October 20
October	November 20
November	December 20
December	January 20

Minnesota quarterly filing due dates

Quarter	Filing Deadline
Q1 (January 1, March 31)	April 20
Q2 (April 1, June 30)	July 20
Q3 (July 1, September 30)	October 20
Q4 (October 1, December 31)	January 20

Minnesota annual filing due date

Reports for the previous calendar year are due on February 5.

Important note: Zero returns

Once you have a Minnesota Tax ID number for sales tax, you are required to file returns for every assigned period regardless of whether any sales tax was collected. When no sales tax was collected, you must file a zero return electronically through Minnesota e-Services.

How to prepare your Minnesota sales tax return

Before working on your sales tax return, collect all sales information for the tax period.

Sales transactions

You need to know your total gross sales to Minnesota buyers and your taxable sales. Digital goods and SaaS are taxable in Minnesota, so software businesses should include those sales in their taxable figures.

Key reporting figures

In addition to your gross Minnesota sales, filing a return requires:

Total sales and income
Taxable sales (including any local tax jurisdictions where applicable)
Non-taxable sales and exemptions
Deductions and adjustments
Total sales tax collected from customers during the filing period

How to complete and file a Minnesota sales tax return

Minnesota sales tax returns are filed electronically through Minnesota e-Services and must be reported in US dollars.

Step-by-step: file a Minnesota sales tax return

1. Collect all necessary information

Gather your sales records for the tax period. Minnesota local taxes (city and county) are reported on the same state return, so confirm whether any local rates apply to your sales based on where your buyers are located.

2. Log in and file online

Log in to Minnesota e-Services.
Navigate to your Sales and Use Tax account.
Select the filing period you want to file.
Enter your gross sales, taxable sales, exemptions, and total tax collected.
Review and submit your return.

3. Receive confirmation

After submitting, you will receive a confirmation number. Save this as your record of filing.

How to pay sales tax in Minnesota

Minnesota requires most businesses to file and pay electronically through Minnesota e-Services. You can pay directly within the portal after filing your return. Accepted payment methods include:

Electronic funds transfer (EFT) (ACH debit)
Credit card (a convenience fee may apply)

What happens after filing and paying Minnesota sales tax

After filing and paying, keep a copy of your return and payment confirmation for your records.

Save your filing confirmation and payment receipt
Keep records supporting the reported amounts
Continue filing according to your assigned frequency
File a zero return when required

➡ Need help understanding Minnesota sales tax rules, rates, and nexus? See the Minnesota Sales Tax Guide

➡ Need to register for Minnesota sales tax? See the Minnesota Sales Tax Registration Guide

Late filing penalties and interest

If you miss a Minnesota sales tax filing deadline, file as soon as possible. Failure to file returns and remit collected tax on time results in penalties and interest charges that increase the longer you wait.

For current penalty rates and interest charges, refer to the Minnesota Department of Revenue website.

Getting third-party help with sales tax filing

Quaderno can simplify your Minnesota sales tax compliance by generating detailed tax reports and handling the filing process on your behalf. Connect your sales data and Quaderno manages the submission to the Minnesota Department of Revenue, ensuring timely and accurate filing.

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Sales tax filing in other states

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