Taxes in Minnesota

Minnesota Tax Rates, Collections, and Burdens

How does Minnesota’s tax code compare? Minnesota has a graduated individual income tax, with rates ranging from 5.35 percent to 9.85 percent. Minnesota also has a 9.80 percent corporate income tax rate. Minnesota has a 6.875 percent state sales tax rate, a max local sales tax rate of 2.00 percent, and an average combined state and local sales tax rate of 7.49 percent. Minnesota’s tax system ranks 45th overall on our 2022 State Business Tax Climate Index.

Each state’s tax code is a multifaceted system with many moving parts, and Minnesota is no exception. The first step towards understanding Minnesota’s tax code is knowing the basics. How does Minnesota collect tax revenue? Click the tabs below to learn more! You can also explore our state tax maps, which are compiled from our annual publication, Facts & Figures: How Does Your State Compare?


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