Sales Tax in Northfield, Minnesota in 2025

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

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. 

Northfield Sales Tax Rate 2025

Northfield is located in Minnesota, United States. Its minimum sales tax rate is 7.38%, and its maximum sales tax rate is 8.13%. These rates include local and state sales tax rates.

Here is how the Northfield sales tax rates breaks down:

Tax Jurisdiction	Min. Rate	Max. Rate
State Tax	6.88%	6.88%
Special Tax	0.50%	1.25%
Combined Rate	7.38%	8.13%

Sales Tax Rates in Northfield by Zip Codes and Districts

Below are the sales tax rates in Northfield broken down by districts and zip codes:

District	Zip Codes	Combined Sales Tax Rate
RICE COUNTY TRANSIT	55057	7.38%
DAKOTA COUNTY TRANSIT|METRO AREA HOUSING|METRO AREA TRANSPORTATION	55057	8.13%

County Sales Tax in Northfield

Northfield overlaps with 2 counties in Minnesota. But as you can see in the table below, the county sales tax rate is 0.00% in each one.

County	Sales Tax Rate
Dakota County	0.00%
Rice County	0.00%

How Does the Northfield Sales Tax Compare to the Rest of Minnesota?

Northfield’s minimum sales tax rate (7.38%) is only 0.50% higher than the lowest rate in Minnesota, which is 6.88% in Boyd, among other places. It is 2.50% lower than Minnesota’s highest sales tax rate, which stands at 9.88% in cities such as St. Paul.

Northfield’s maximum sales tax rate (8.13%) is 1.25% higher than the state's lowest rate and 1.75% lower than the highest rate.

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

City	Sales Tax Rates
Boyd	6.88%
Northfield	7.38%-8.13%
Bethel	8.13%
Corcoran	8.53%
Excelsior	9.03%
St. Paul	9.88%

You can also compare the sales tax rate of Northfield against the Minnesota cities closest in population size:

• South St. Paul's sales tax rate is 8.13%
• St. Michael's sales tax rate is 7.38%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Northfield?

Northfield has the same sales tax nexus rules as Minnesota. It doesn’t have any special rules specifically for Northfield.

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

You have a sales tax nexus in Northfield if you meet any of the following factors:

• Physical presence: Businesses that sell or lease property in Minnesota, such as offices, healthcare facilities, distribution centers, etc.
• Representatives: Companies with employees, representatives, salespersons, and independent contractors in Minnesota.
• Delivery: Businesses that deliver tangible personal property into Minnesota in their own vehicles.
• Economic nexus: Companies with more than 200 retail sales shipped to Minnesota or that make more than $100,000 in retail sales shipped to Minnesota.

Note: If you’re a remote seller and don’t meet these thresholds, you’ll be eligible for the Small Seller Exception.  

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

What Products Are Exempt from Northfield Sales Tax?

Northfield doesn't have any special exemptions and follows the same sales tax rules as Minnesota.

The items exempt from sales tax in Northfield are:

• Clothing, like formal wear, sandals, karate uniforms, and more.
• Food, like baking powder, cereals, dairy products, and more.
• Medicines, acne medications, antihistamines, burn drugs, and more.
• Secure firearm storage units.
• Barbershop services, like hair cutting, spa, hair removal, and more.

Who Needs a Sales Permit in Northfield?

You’ll need to sales tax permit in Northfield if you meet these two requirements:

• You have a sales tax nexus in Minnesota
• You sell taxable products or services in Minnesota

You can create an account and register online via the Business Tax Registration website. 

How to Collect Sales Tax in Northfield

Northfield uses destination-based sales tax sourcing for all businesses located outside and inside the state. This means that if you sell to a customer in Northfield, you must apply the sales tax rate based on the buyer’s shipping address.

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

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Northfield

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

• File and pay online: File online at MN e-services as Minnesota requires online filing. 
• Or, let Zamp handle your Minnesota sales tax filing and remittance so you never have to look at a sales tax return again!