# Saint Paul, MN Sales Tax Rate (2026)

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Published: 2026-09-01

The combined sales tax rate in Saint Paul, MN is 9.875% as of September 2026: 6.875% state, 1.5% city and 1.5% special district. That is the most common rate across the 26 ZIP codes with a Saint Paul mailing address, which range from 8.375% to 9.875%.

| Component | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| State | 6.875% |
| County | 0% |
| City | 1.5% |
| Special district | 1.5% |
| **Combined** | **9.875%** |

Source: Kintsugi's rate table, as of September 2026. Official rates: [Minnesota DOR — Taxes and Rates](https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/guide/taxes-and-rates).

## Saint Paul sales tax rates by ZIP code

| ZIP | County | Combined rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 55101 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55102 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55103 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55104 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55105 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55106 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55107 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55108 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55109 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55110 | Ramsey County | 8.875% |
| 55112 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55113 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55114 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55116 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55117 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55119 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55126 | Ramsey County | 8.875% |
| 55127 | Ramsey County | 8.375% |
| 55130 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55133 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55144 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55145 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55146 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55155 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55164 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |
| 55170 | Ramsey County | 9.875% |

## Selling into Saint Paul: Minnesota rules

- **What's taxable:** At the state level, SaaS is exempt, clothing is exempt, groceries are exempt and digital goods are taxable.
- **Economic nexus:** Minnesota economic nexus is triggered when your sales into the state exceed $100,000 or 200 separate retail sales over the prior 12-month period. Either threshold creates an obligation.
- **Filing:** Minnesota assigns monthly, quarterly, or annual filing based on tax volume. Returns are due the 20th of the month following the reporting period.

More in the [Minnesota sales tax guide](/sales-tax-guides/usa/minnesota).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the sales tax rate in Saint Paul, MN?

The combined sales tax rate in Saint Paul, MN is 9.875% as of September 2026: 6.875% state, 1.5% city and 1.5% special district. That is the most common rate across the 26 ZIP codes with a Saint Paul mailing address, which range from 8.375% to 9.875%.

### Why do sales tax rates differ by ZIP code in Saint Paul?

Local sales taxes follow city, county and district boundaries, and ZIP codes don't. Of the 26 ZIP codes with a Saint Paul mailing address, 23 carry 9.875% and the rest range up to 9.875% or down to 8.375%, usually because part of the ZIP lies in a neighboring city or a special taxing district. Always rate a sale by the delivery address, not the ZIP alone.

### Do I need to collect Saint Paul sales tax if I'm based out of state?

Only once you have nexus in Minnesota. Minnesota economic nexus is triggered when your sales into the state exceed $100,000 or 200 separate retail sales over the prior 12-month period. Either threshold creates an obligation. After you register, you collect Minnesota sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Saint Paul.

### What does Minnesota tax?

At the state level, SaaS is exempt, clothing is exempt, groceries are exempt and digital goods are taxable. The Minnesota sales tax guide covers exemptions and local exceptions.