The Minnesota Department of Revenue is offering the following webinars in January and February.
- Introduction to Sales and Use Tax, Jan. 18, 9-11:30 a.m. -- 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 Contractors, Feb. 8, 2-3:30 p.m. -- This course details how Minnesota Sales and Use Tax laws affect contractors with jobs in Minnesota. It explains how sales and use taxes apply to materials, supplies, and equipment moved/transported from one location to another, or when used on multiple jobs. It will also cover construction contracts with exempt organizations.
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 and Use Tax for Taxable Service Providers, Feb. 16, 9-11:30 a.m. -- 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, Feb. 23, 9-11 a.m. -- 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.
Visit the department's website to see a list of classes and select the desired class to register online. These classes are free and open to the public.
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.
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