Minnesota Resources

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Phone: 651.556.3000
For Local sales tax information and tax forms visit www.revenue.state.mn.us.

State sales tax does not apply to purchases of food and clothing, or to the making of television commercials.  For a detailed document outlining the definition of TV Commercial as well as which costs may be tax exempt, click here.

TV spot production (and post-production) is exempt from sales tax in Minnesota, resulting in significant cost savings. 

https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/guide/video-production-industry-guide 

Minnesota Unemployment Insurance

Phone: 651.296.3644 (Press 4 to speak with a representative)
Website: www.uimn.org (self-service, and account set-up)

Minnesota unemployment insurance rates vary depending on how long a company has been doing business in Minnesota; please visit the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance's Tax Rate page for specifics.

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Phone: 1.800.342.5354, press 3.
Website: www.doli.state.mn.us/workcomp.asp

A link to information about all Minnesota municipalities: http://www.mn-municipalities.com/