The state's glaring $6.2 billion deficit could force lawmakers to consider expanding Minnesota's 6.875 percent sales and use tax to raise money.
GROCERIES
• Potential tax revenue for FY 2012-13: $1.5 billion
CLOTHING
• Potential tax revenue for FY 2012-13: $639 million
SERVICES
• Potential tax revenue FY 2012-13: $5.4 billion (Most of this is business purchases of a long list of professional services, such as legal work and advertising.)
Sources: Minnesota Department of Revenue, Federation of Tax Administrators, National Council of State Legislatures
