Illinois Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Illinois using the 6.25% statewide base rate. Add tax to a pre-tax price, or work backward to find the tax inside a total. Local taxes add on top, and Chicago has one of the highest combined rates in the country at over 10%. You can change the rate above to match your exact local rate.
Illinois Sales Tax Calculator
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How It Works
Illinois’s statewide base sales tax rate is 6.25%. To add tax, the calculator multiplies the price by 6.25% and adds it to give the total. To remove it, it divides the total by 1.0625 to recover the pre-tax price and reveal the tax portion. Local taxes add on top, and Chicago has one of the highest combined rates in the country at over 10%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Illinois?
Illinois’s statewide base sales tax rate is 6.25%. Local taxes add on top, and Chicago has one of the highest combined rates in the country at over 10%.
How do I calculate 6.25% sales tax in Illinois?
Multiply the price by 6.25% and add it. For example, a $100 purchase plus 6.25% Illinois sales tax is $6.25 tax, for a total of $106.25.
Why might my actual rate be higher than 6.25%?
The 6.25% figure is the state base rate only. Local taxes add on top, and Chicago has one of the highest combined rates in the country at over 10%. Enter your exact combined rate in the calculator for a precise result at your location.