Minnesota bill HF176 proposes to exempt all school supplies from sales and use tax.

Minnesota bill HF176 amends the state's sales and use tax law to exempt all school supplies from taxation. The definition of school supplies includes items like binders, calculators, pencils, and book bags priced at $60 or less. It excludes paper products not used primarily in school work, adhesive products not generally used in a school setting by children, and backpacks designed primarily for hiking or camping. This exemption will apply to sales and purchases made after June 30, 2025.

Minnesota bill HF176 proposes to exempt all school supplies from sales and use tax.

Minnesota bill HF176 amends the state's sales and use tax law to exempt all school supplies from taxation. The definition of school supplies includes items like binders, calculators, pencils, and book bags priced at $60 or less. It excludes paper products not used primarily in school work, adhesive products not generally used in a school setting by children, and backpacks designed primarily for hiking or camping. This exemption will apply to sales and purchases made after June 30, 2025.