Sales Tax Questions and Answers
Local Sales Tax
Excise Tax
In lieu of the City of Hutchinson local sales tax, an excise tax of $20 per vehicle applies to the sales of vehicles made by dealers located within the city of Hutchinson. The City of Hutchinson administers this tax and may be contacted at (320) 587-5151.
Dealers must report and pay the excise tax on a monthly basis using the form located below. The due date for each monthly excise tax report and payment is the 15th day of the month following the reporting period.
Lodging Tax
City ordinance, Title XI, Chapter 116: Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 477A.018, as it may be amended from time to time, a tax is imposed on the rent charged by an operator for providing lodging to any person. A tax of 3% shall be imposed. Operator is defined as a hotel, motel, bed and breakfast or public or private campground, except where that lodging shall be for a continuous period of 30 days or more to the same lodger(s).
Lodging establishments must report and pay the lodging tax on a monthly basis using the form located below. The due date for each monthly lodging tax report and payment is the 20th day of the month following the reporting period.