Sales Taxes

Sales tax collections are administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue and vary depending upon the items or services purchased.

Rates Imposed

Taxing Bodies & Total RateGeneral MerchandiseTitled or Registered ItemsQualifying Food & Drug Items
State of Illinois6.25%6.25%1%
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)1%1%1.25%
Cook County Home Rule1.75$1%0
South Chicago Heights Non-home Rule1%00
Total Rate
10%
8.25%
2.25%