What is the sales tax rate in Wheeling, Illinois?

The combined sales tax rate in Wheeling, Illinois is 10.100% as of 2026. This includes the Illinois state rate of 6.300% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Wheeling sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 10.100% (or 0.01010) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $10.10 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 Wheeling have a county sales tax?

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

When was the Wheeling sales tax rate last updated?

The Wheeling 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

Wheeling, IL Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Wheeling, Illinois is 10.100%.

Combined Rate 10.100%

State6.300% County1.800% City1.000%

Wheeling Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Illinois State Sales Tax	6.300%
County Sales Tax	1.800%
City / Municipal Tax	1.000%
Special District Tax	1.000%
Total Combined Rate	10.100%

Which County Is Wheeling In?

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

Wheeling ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Wheeling for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 10.100% combined rate.

60090

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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: Wheeling Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Wheeling, Illinois is 10.100% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 10.100% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $50.50 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Wheeling are subject to the 10.100% 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