What is the sales tax rate in Carbondale, Illinois?

The combined sales tax rate in Carbondale, Illinois is 9.800% as of 2026. This includes the Illinois state rate of 6.300% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Carbondale sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 9.800% (or 0.00980) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $9.80 in sales tax.

What is the Illinois state sales tax rate?

The base Illinois state sales tax rate is 6.300%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Carbondale have a county sales tax?

Carbondale imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 1.000% on top of the state rate.

When was the Carbondale sales tax rate last updated?

The Carbondale sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

Carbondale, IL Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Carbondale, Illinois is 9.800%.

Combined Rate 9.800%

State6.300% County1.000% City2.500%

Carbondale Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Illinois State Sales Tax	6.300%
County Sales Tax	1.000%
City / Municipal Tax	2.500%
Total Combined Rate	9.800%

Which County Is Carbondale In?

Carbondale falls within Jackson, Illinois. Jackson imposes a 1.300% county-level sales tax in addition to the Illinois state base rate.

Carbondale ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Carbondale for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 9.800% combined rate.

62901 62902 62903

Nearby Tax Rates

Murphysboro 6.7 mi

9.800%

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Business Nexus in Illinois

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Illinois from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect Illinois sales tax.

FAQ: Carbondale Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Carbondale, Illinois is 9.800% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 9.800% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $49.00 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in Illinois. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in Carbondale are subject to the 9.800% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Illinois Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official Illinois Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

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Official Tax Authority

Illinois Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: Returns due the 20th of the month following the filing period. File via MyTax Illinois.

Visit Official Portal (217) 782-3336