What is the sales tax rate in Brainerd, Minnesota?

The combined sales tax rate in Brainerd, Minnesota is 8.400% as of 2026. This includes the Minnesota state rate of 6.900% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Brainerd sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 8.400% (or 0.00840) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $8.40 in sales tax.

What is the Minnesota state sales tax rate?

The base Minnesota state sales tax rate is 6.900%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Brainerd have a county sales tax?

Brainerd does not levy an additional county-level sales tax beyond the state base rate.

When was the Brainerd sales tax rate last updated?

The Brainerd sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Verified March 2026

Brainerd, Minnesota Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Brainerd, Minnesota is 8.400% as verified March 2026.

Combined Rate 8.400%

State6.900%

Brainerd Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Minnesota State Sales Tax	6.900%
Special District Tax	1.500%
Total Combined Rate	8.400%

Which County Is Brainerd In?

Brainerd falls within Crow Wing, Minnesota. Crow Wing imposes a 0.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Minnesota state base rate.

Brainerd ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Brainerd for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 8.400% combined rate.

56401

Nearby Tax Rates

Baxter 4.0 mi

7.900%

Combined Rate

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Business Nexus in Minnesota

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Minnesota from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect Minnesota sales tax.

FAQ: Brainerd Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Brainerd, Minnesota is 8.400% as verified March 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 8.400% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $42.00 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in Minnesota. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in Brainerd are subject to the 8.400% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Minnesota Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official Minnesota Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.