Sales Tax in Emerado, North Dakota in 2025

We'll walk you through how the sales tax rate is determined for Emerado and address some common questions you may have. We'll also cover how to collect, audit, and remit sales tax in Emerado.

Plus, we’ll share the best solution that will ensure you are always compliant across the entire sales tax lifecycle.

Disclaimer: Our sales tax data is updated on a quarterly basis. 

Emerado Sales Tax Rate 2025

Many cities in North Dakota levy a local sales tax on top of the state sales tax. Many counties in North Dakota levy an additional sales tax on top of that.

But lucky Emerado residents don't have to pay either.

Since Emerado doesn't levy any local or special sales tax and Grand Forks County doesn't levy any county sales tax, the only sales tax you need to pay in Emerado is the state tax, which is 5.00% in North Dakota.

This rate applies to the following zip codes in Emerado:

58228

How Does the Emerado Sales Tax Compare to the Rest of North Dakota?

Emerado is among the cities with the lowest sales tax rate (5.00%) in North Dakota. It is 3.50% lower than North Dakota’s highest rate, which sits at 8.50% and can be found in cities like Tioga.

To give you a better idea, here’s a comparison of Emerado sales tax rates with a few other cities in North Dakota:

City	Sales Tax Rates
Emerado	5.00%
Conway	5.25%
Edinburg	6.25%
West Fargo	8.00%
Tioga	8.50%

You can also compare the sales tax rate of Emerado against the North Dakota cities closest in population size:

• Fessenden's sales tax rate is 7.00%
• Wyndmere's sales tax rate is 8.00%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Emerado?

Emerado follows the same sales tax nexus rules as and doesn’t have any special rules. 

Read More: Check out this detailed guide on Sales Tax in North Dakota.

If you fulfill any of these conditions, you have sales tax nexus in Emerado:

• Physical nexus: Businesses that have a physical presence, like an office, in North Dakota. 

• Economic nexus: Out-of-state businesses selling taxable goods in the state must collect sales tax unless they qualify for the small seller exception. In that case, they are only required to do so if their sales exceed $100,000 in a calendar year.

Learn more about sales tax nexus and when you’re required to collect sales tax.

What Products Are Exempt from Emerado Sales Tax?

Emerado doesn't have any special exemptions and follows the same sales tax rules as North Dakota.

These items are exempt from sales tax in Emerado:

• Prescription drugs sold under a doctor’s prescription. 
• Oxygen and anesthesia gases sold under a doctor's prescription.
• Commercial fertilizers sold to a farmer, rancher, or vegetable garden grower.
• Agricultural byproducts for use in the manufacture or generation of steam or electricity

Who Needs a Sales Permit in Emerado?

If your business sells taxable goods or certain services in North Dakota, you’ll need to collect sales and use tax. 

How to Collect Sales Tax in Emerado

North Dakota follows a destination-based sales tax system, meaning that Emerado follows the same.

This means when selling to a customer in North Dakota, you must apply the sales tax rate based on the customer’s destination — not your business location.

Learn more about origin-based and destination-based sales tax sourcing here.

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Emerado

You can file Emerado sales tax returns using the following methods:

• Automated: Let Zamp handle your North Dakota sales tax filing and remittance so you won’t have to deal with sales tax returns ever again.

• Online: Taxpayers can file and pay electronically via the ND TAP website.