Atwater, Minnesota sales tax rate: 7.375%
Last updated Checked monthly
The sales tax rate in Atwater, Minnesota is 7.375%. That’s the 6.875% state rate plus 0.5% in local taxes. It’s higher than 21 of the 138 Minnesota cities we checked, and 57 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Atwater combined rate
7.375%
- Minnesota state
- 6.875%
- Kandiyohi County TransitSpecial district
- 0.5%
Atwater sales tax calculator
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- MinnesotaState · 6.875%$6.88
- Kandiyohi County TransitSpecial district · 0.5%$0.50
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State and special district taxes add up to 7.375%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Atwater addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of Minnesota | State | 6.875% |
| Kandiyohi County Transit | Special district | 0.5% |
| Combined rate | 7.375% |
Rate history
- July 20237.375%
- July 20247.375%
- July 20257.375%
- July 20267.375%
- Today7.375%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near Atwater
Closest cities
- Lake Lillian14 mi7.375%
- Paynesville17 mi7.5%
- Roscoe22 mi7.5%
- Hector27 mi7.375%
- Murdock31 mi6.875%
- Clara City31 mi7.375%
- Albany35 mi7.5%
- Maynard37 mi7.375%
Elsewhere in Kandiyohi County
- Lake Lillian7.375%
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What is the sales tax rate in Atwater, Minnesota?
The combined sales tax rate in Atwater is 7.375% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.875% Minnesota state tax, 0.5% Kandiyohi County Transit.
Why does Atwater pay Kandiyohi County Transit tax?
A special district such as Kandiyohi County Transit levies its own sales tax on top of the state rates. District lines don’t always follow city limits, so an address a few streets away can have a different rate. This rate was calculated for Atwater’s 56209 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Atwater?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Atwater?
Yes, if they have nexus in Minnesota: more than $100,000 in Minnesota sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the Minnesota Department of Revenue and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. Minnesota Department of Revenue · Zamp Sales Tax API, for Atwater’s 56209 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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