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
| State | State Rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% |
| Alaska | No tax |
| Arizona | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% |
| California | 7.25% |
| Colorado | 2.9% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% |
| Delaware | No tax |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| Illinois | 6.25% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 6.5% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% |
| Maine | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Missouri | 4.225% |
| Montana | No tax |
| Nebraska | 5.5% |
| Nevada | 6.85% |
| New Hampshire | No tax |
| New Jersey | 6.625% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% |
| North Dakota | 5% |
| Ohio | 5.75% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% |
| Oregon | No tax |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Texas | 6.25% |
| Utah | 4.85% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Virginia | 4.3% |
| Washington | 6.5% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| District of Columbia | 6% |
▶Canadian Provincial Tax Rates Reference
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 15% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
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General calculator →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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