The Accounting Division collects local taxes on liquor, lodging, and admission sales from Bloomington establishments. A portion of the proceeds are given to the Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Bloomington Port Authority to fund marketing and development efforts for the Bloomington hospitality industry.
Sales and tax totals should be reported on the Local Sales Tax Return form and submitted to the Accounting Division each month.
2024 Information
2023 information
Bloomington Forward (Local Option Sales Tax)
On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Bloomington voters approved a half-percent (0.5%) citywide sales to fund the three Bloomington Forward projects. The sales tax is due to be implemented April 1, 2024.
*For information regarding local option sales tax, please visit the local option sales tax page.
*For information regarding the projects, please visit the Bloomington Forward website.
