Sales Tax in Swanville, Minnesota in 2025

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

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. 

Swanville Sales Tax Rate 2025

Swanville is located in Minnesota, United States, and has a sales tax rate of 7.38%. This includes local and state sales tax rates.

Here is the breakdown of the Swanville's sales tax:

Tax Jurisdiction	Sales Tax Rate
State Tax	6.88%
Special Tax	0.50%
Combined Rate	7.38%

Sales Tax Rates in Swanville by Zip Codes and Districts

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

District	Zip Codes	Combined Sales Tax Rate
MORRISON COUNTY TRANSIT	56382	7.38%
TODD COUNTY TRANSIT	56382	7.38%

County Sales Tax in Swanville

Swanville 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
Morrison County	0.00%
Todd County	0.00%

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

Swanville has one of the lowest sales tax rates in Minnesota. At 7.38%, it is only 0.50% higher than Minnesota’s lowest rate (6.88% in places such as Green Isle).

To contrast, Swanville’s rate is 2.50% lower than Minnesota’s highest rate (9.88% in places such as St. Paul).

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

City	Sales Tax Rates
Green Isle	6.88%
Swanville	7.38%
Blackduck	8.00%
Oak Park Heights	8.38%
Bloomington	9.03%
St. Paul	9.88%

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

• Lakeland Shores's sales tax rate is 8.38%
• Askov's sales tax rate is 7.38%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Swanville?

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

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

You have a sales tax nexus in Swanville 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 Swanville Sales Tax?

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

The items exempt from sales tax in Swanville 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 Swanville?

You’ll need to sales tax permit in Swanville 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 Swanville

Swanville 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 Swanville, 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 Swanville

You can file Swanville 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!