Frequently Asked Questions
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Transit Tax
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Transit Tax
If the transportation infrastructure cost was funded entirely through property taxes, it would force Mower County property owners to foot 100% of the costs even though many non-residents travel on our road network. To collect the money through a sales tax means that a percentage of the cost will be paid by people who drive in our county to work, visit, and shop.
The transportation sales tax collected in Mower County will stay in the county.
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Transit Tax
The Minnesota Department of Revenue will send an informational letter to all businesses in the county.
For additional assistance in determining the state and local general sales and use tax rate, you may use the Minnesota Revenue Sales Tax Rate Calculator.
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Transit Tax
The county’s transportation sales tax applies to the same items that are subject to the State Sales and Use Tax. For more information on the use tax, visit the State of Minnesota Sales and Use Tax Information webpage.