Committee hears hours of debate on advertising tax and sales‑tax modernization Representative Lee's House File 4343, which would expand Minnesota's sales tax to some advertising services (including digital and out‑of‑home ads) while lowering the general rate, drew divergent testimony from labor groups, business coalitions, hospitals and tribal and community advocates; members questioned legal risk, distributional effects and small-business impacts. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 taxes bill.

Minnesota's proposed advertising tax could reshape the sales tax landscape, but will it help or hurt small businesses and consumers?

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Attorney General enforces $1000 penalties for civil violations under SF1894 Violators face civil penalties up to $1000 per day under new enforcement provisions.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 1894 could impose hefty fines on misleading advertisers, igniting a fierce debate over consumer protection versus small business freedom.

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