Does Illinois have a tax-free weekend?
Quick answer
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.
Some states run holidays only when the legislature enacts them for a given year. Where no holiday exists, the reliable ways to lower the bill are the standing exemptions: reduced-rate groceries, prescription medicine.
Rule summary
How Illinois treats each category.
| Recurring holiday | None |
|---|---|
| Normal combined rate | 10.25% |
| Clothing exemption | None |
| Grocery exemption | Reduced rate (1% state) |
This page summarizes the general rule. Every state writes exceptions for specific products, and local jurisdictions can differ from the state treatment. Confirm your situation with the Illinois Department of Revenue or a tax professional before relying on it for filing.
Combined rates in Illinois
What a taxable purchase actually costs in Illinois.
Frequently asked
Answers pulled from the same rule set.
- Does Illinois have a tax-free weekend?
- No. Illinois has no recurring sales tax holiday, so the combined rate applies year-round.
- Do local taxes still apply during a Illinois sales tax holiday?
- Illinois runs no holiday, so local taxes apply on every taxable purchase.
More Illinois guides
Other Illinois rules that change the total.