Illinois sales tax rules
Quick answer
Illinois charges a 6.25% statewide sales tax, plus local county, city and district add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Illinois treats each category that commonly changes a receipt total.
Direct answers
Each answer has its own page with the full rule and exceptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Illinois?
Partly. Illinois taxes grocery food at a reduced 1% state rate instead of the full 6.25%, and local rates may still apply on top.
Is clothing taxed in Illinois?
Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Illinois at the combined state and local rate.
Is shipping taxable in Illinois?
It depends on how you invoice it. In Illinois, separately stated delivery is generally exempt, while bundled shipping-and-handling is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Illinois?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Illinois or 200 separate transactions over 12 months, you must register with the Illinois Department of Revenue and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Illinois have a tax-free weekend?
No. Illinois does not run a recurring sales tax holiday. Purchases are taxed at the normal combined rate year-round, currently 10.25% across covered Illinois metros.
Illinois rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.