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Illinois sales tax calculator: calculate sales tax and total (Illinois, USA)

Illinois sales tax calculator
Estimate IL sales tax with item categories, tax-included prices, and local add-on rates.
Results
Taxable base0,00 US$
Sales tax0,00 US$
Total price0,00 US$
Effective rate6.25%
Rates can change Jan 1 and Jul 1. Receipts may differ by cents due to line-level rounding and exact address rates.

Examples

General merchandise (minimum statewide)
Amount $120.00, rate 6.25% → tax $7.50, total $127.50.
Groceries in RTA Cook County (tax included)
Total $50.00, rate 1.25% → base $49.38, tax $0.62.
This calculator estimates Illinois sales tax on a purchase (tax and total). It supports tax-exclusive and tax-included prices, plus common item categories like general goods, groceries, and qualifying drugs/medical appliances. You’ll need the price, sale date, and your location’s applicable rate because local taxes vary. State rates: 6.25% for general merchandise and high-rate food, 1% for qualifying drugs/medical appliances and medicines. Starting Jan 1, 2026, the state grocery tax is eliminated, but cities/counties may impose a local 1% grocery tax, and RTA/MED grocery taxes remain where applicable. Local rates can change Jan 1 and Jul 1. Use the MyTax Illinois Tax Rate Finder or the Tax Rate Database for your exact address and date. Verified Jan 28, 2026. Informational estimate only; for legal/accounting use, follow IDOR guidance.

FAQs

Why is my Illinois sales tax higher than 6.25%?

Local taxes can apply on top of the state rate (home rule, mass transit, special districts).

Do groceries have sales tax in Illinois in 2026?

The state grocery tax is eliminated starting Jan 1, 2026, but local grocery taxes (including RTA/MED and any 1% local grocery ordinance) may still apply.

Are candy and soft drinks treated as groceries?

No—candy and soft drinks are treated as high-rate items (taxed like general merchandise).

How do I handle tax-included prices?

Use: base = total ÷ (1 + rate) and tax = total − base.

What if I bought online and wasn’t charged tax?

Illinois explains that if a retailer doesn’t collect the tax, the customer may owe Illinois use tax.

Do medicines have a lower tax rate?

Illinois continues a 1% state rate for qualifying drugs/medical appliances and medicines/drugs with medicinal claims.

Does the tax rate change during the year?

Yes—local sales tax rates can change, commonly effective Jan 1 or Jul 1.

How do I find my exact rate for my address?

Use the MyTax Illinois Tax Rate Finder / Tax Rate Database for your address and date.

Why might my receipt not match this calculator by a few cents?

Stores may round per line item, apply different taxability rules per item, or use a more precise location rate.

Is there any withholding/retention from the buyer?

Not in typical retail sales—tax is collected at checkout.

Note: This calculator provides an estimate. Rates can vary by region and change over time. It is not tax advice.

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