Illinois sales tax calculator
Illinois taxes general merchandise at a 6.25% state rate. Home-rule cities, counties, business districts, and transit districts add local tax, and those locals change on January 1 and July 1. Qualifying groceries lost the state 1% grocery tax on January 1, 2026, while some cities adopted their own 1% grocery tax. The calculator starts at 6.25% for general merchandise. A Chicago or suburban receipt is usually higher.
General merchandise state rate 6.25% (local taxes are extra). Illustrative as of September 2026. Replace with the combined rate on your receipt.
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Statewide figure as of September 2026, from the Illinois Department of Revenue. Local rates change and this is not tax advice. Add a tip after you have the taxable amount.
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