What is the sales tax rate in Chicago, Illinois?

The combined sales tax rate in Chicago, Illinois is 10.300% as of 2026. This includes the Illinois state rate of 6.300% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Chicago sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 10.300% (or 0.01030) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $10.30 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 Chicago have a county sales tax?

Chicago imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 1.800% on top of the state rate.

When was the Chicago sales tax rate last updated?

The Chicago 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

Chicago, IL Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Chicago, Illinois is 10.300%.

Combined Rate 10.300%

State6.300% County1.800% City1.300%

Chicago Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Illinois State Sales Tax	6.300%
County Sales Tax	1.800%
City / Municipal Tax	1.300%
Special District Tax	1.000%
Total Combined Rate	10.300%

Which County Is Chicago In?

Chicago falls within Cook, Illinois. Cook imposes a 1.800% county-level sales tax in addition to the Illinois state base rate.

Chicago ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Chicago for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 10.300% combined rate.

60601 60602 60603 60604 60605 60606 60607 60608 60609 60610 60611 60612 60613 60614 60615 60616 60617 60618 60619 60620 60621 60622 60623 60624 60625 60626 60628 60629 60630 60631 60632 60633 60634 60636 60637 60638 60639 60640 60641 60642 60643 60644 60645 60646 60647 60649 60651 60652 60653 60654 60655 60656 60657 60659 60660 60661

Nearby Tax Rates

Cicero 3.8 mi

10.800%

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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: Chicago Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Chicago, Illinois is 10.300% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 10.300% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $51.50 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Chicago are subject to the 10.300% 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