What is the sales tax rate in Lake Elmo, Minnesota?

The combined sales tax rate in Lake Elmo, Minnesota is 8.900% as of 2026. This includes the Minnesota state rate of 6.900% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Lake Elmo sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 8.900% (or 0.00890) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $8.90 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 Lake Elmo have a county sales tax?

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

When was the Lake Elmo sales tax rate last updated?

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

Live Data: April 2026

Lake Elmo, MN Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Lake Elmo, Minnesota is 8.900%.

Combined Rate 8.900%

State6.900% City0.500%

Lake Elmo Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Minnesota State Sales Tax	6.900%
City / Municipal Tax	0.500%
Special District Tax	1.500%
Total Combined Rate	8.900%

Which County Is Lake Elmo In?

Lake Elmo falls within Washington, Minnesota. Washington imposes a 0.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Minnesota state base rate.

Lake Elmo ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Lake Elmo for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 8.900% combined rate.

55042

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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: Lake Elmo Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Lake Elmo, Minnesota is 8.900% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 8.900% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $44.50 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Lake Elmo are subject to the 8.900% 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.

Sales Tax Calculator

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Official Tax Authority

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: Monthly returns due the 20th; annual returns due February 5. File via e-Services on the DOR website.

Visit Official Portal (651) 296-6181