New York local governments collected a total of $11.9 billion in sales tax during the first six months of 2025, a 3.7% ...

Clothing accessories or equipment less than $50 per item are included in tax-free weekend. The Dept. of Finance defines this ...

Sales tax revenue reaching city coffers is down $1.6 million so far for the 2024-2025 fiscal year that ended June 30, but ...

A 1 percentage point sales tax increase would bring in a total of $16 million for Bloomington and Normal. A smaller increase, of about one-quarter percentage point, would bring in about $4 million.

Currently, the state imposes a 5.75% sales tax on most sales and services. Starting April 1, the total sales tax in Franklin County will be 8%, including 1.25% for the county and 1% for COTA.

"During the (sales-tax) holiday, the state’s 6.25% sales tax is suspended for most retail items priced under $2,500," according to a release. Here's what to know.

Currently, the state imposes a 5.75% sales tax on most sales and services. Starting April 1, the total sales tax in Franklin County will be 8%, including 1.25% for the county and 1% for COTA.