Sales Tax Calculator, Illinois

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Illinois charges 6.25% state sales tax on most goods. Chicago adds local taxes, bringing the combined city rate to 10.25% - among the highest in the US.

Illinois rates differ significantly between Chicago (10.25%) and the rest of the state. Food and drugs are taxed at lower rates.

US State Sales Tax Rates Reference
StateState Rate
Alabama4%
AlaskaNo tax
Arizona5.6%
Arkansas6.5%
California7.25%
Colorado2.9%
Connecticut6.35%
DelawareNo tax
Florida6%
Georgia4%
Hawaii4%
Idaho6%
Illinois6.25%
Indiana7%
Iowa6%
Kansas6.5%
Kentucky6%
Louisiana4.45%
Maine5.5%
Maryland6%
Massachusetts6.25%
Michigan6%
Minnesota6.875%
Mississippi7%
Missouri4.225%
MontanaNo tax
Nebraska5.5%
Nevada6.85%
New HampshireNo tax
New Jersey6.625%
New Mexico4.875%
New York4%
North Carolina4.75%
North Dakota5%
Ohio5.75%
Oklahoma4.5%
OregonNo tax
Pennsylvania6%
Rhode Island7%
South Carolina6%
South Dakota4.2%
Tennessee7%
Texas6.25%
Utah4.85%
Vermont6%
Virginia4.3%
Washington6.5%
West Virginia6%
Wisconsin5%
Wyoming4%
District of Columbia6%
Canadian Provincial Tax Rates Reference
Province / TerritoryTax TypeCombined Rate
AlbertaGST only5%
British ColumbiaGST + PST 7%12%
ManitobaGST + PST 7%12%
New BrunswickHST15%
Newfoundland & LabradorHST15%
Northwest TerritoriesGST only5%
Nova ScotiaHST15%
NunavutGST only5%
OntarioHST13%
Prince Edward IslandHST15%
QuebecGST + QST 9.975%14.975%
SaskatchewanGST + PST 6%11%
YukonGST only5%

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Frequently Asked Questions, Sales Tax Calculator in Illinois

What is the Illinois sales tax rate?

Illinois has a 6.25% state sales tax on most goods. Chicago has a combined rate of 10.25% including city, county, and special district taxes. Outside Chicago, most Illinois cities have combined rates between 7% and 9%. Suburban Cook County rates typically range from 9.75% to 10.25%.

What is the Illinois sales tax rate on groceries and medicine?

Illinois taxes qualifying food and drugs at 1% (state rate), rather than the standard 6.25%. Chicago adds local taxes on top, so the grocery rate in Chicago is around 2.25%. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxed at the full rate.

How much sales tax do I pay on a $1,000 purchase in Chicago?

At Chicago's combined rate of 10.25%, sales tax on a $1,000 purchase would be $102.50. At the Illinois state rate of 6.25% (for areas outside Chicago), sales tax on $1,000 would be $62.50. Always confirm the specific combined rate for your exact location.

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