# Chicago, IL Sales Tax Rate (2026)

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Published: 2026-09-01

The combined sales tax rate in Chicago, IL is 10.5% as of September 2026: 6.25% state, 1.75% county, 1.25% city and 1.25% special district. That is the most common rate across the 84 ZIP codes with a Chicago mailing address, which range from 10.5% to 11%.

| Component | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| State | 6.25% |
| County | 1.75% |
| City | 1.25% |
| Special district | 1.25% |
| **Combined** | **10.5%** |

Source: Kintsugi's rate table, as of September 2026. Official rates: [Illinois DOR — Sales Tax Rate](https://tax.illinois.gov/questionsandanswers/answer.139.html).

## Chicago sales tax rates by ZIP code

| ZIP | County | Combined rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60601 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60602 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60603 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60604 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60605 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60606 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60607 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60608 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60609 | Cook County | 11% |
| 60610 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60611 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60612 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60613 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60614 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60615 | Cook County | 11% |
| 60616 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60617 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60618 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60619 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60620 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60621 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60622 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60623 | Cook County | 11% |
| 60624 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60625 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60626 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60628 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60629 | Cook County | 11% |
| 60630 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60631 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60632 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60633 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60634 | Cook County | 10.75% |
| 60636 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60637 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60638 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60639 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60640 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60641 | Cook County | 11% |
| 60642 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60643 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60644 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60645 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60646 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60647 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60649 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60651 | Cook County | 11% |
| 60652 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60653 | Cook County | 10.75% |
| 60654 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60655 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60656 | Cook County | 10.75% |
| 60657 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60659 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60660 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60661 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60664 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60666 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60668 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60669 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60670 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60673 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60674 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60675 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60677 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60678 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60680 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60681 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60682 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60684 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60685 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60686 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60687 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60688 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60689 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60690 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60691 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60693 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60694 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60695 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60696 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60697 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60699 | Cook County | 10.5% |
| 60701 | Cook County | 10.5% |

## Selling into Chicago: Illinois rules

- **What's taxable:** At the state level, SaaS is exempt, clothing is taxable, groceries are partly taxable and digital goods are exempt.
- **Economic nexus:** Illinois economic nexus is triggered when your cumulative gross receipts from sales into the state reach $100,000 over the preceding 12 months. The 200-transaction test was removed effective January 1, 2026, so the dollar threshold is the only economic trigger.
- **Filing:** Illinois assigns monthly, quarterly, or annual filing based on prior-year liability. Returns (Form ST-1) are due the 20th of the month following the reporting period.

More in the [Illinois sales tax guide](/sales-tax-guides/usa/illinois).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the sales tax rate in Chicago, IL?

The combined sales tax rate in Chicago, IL is 10.5% as of September 2026: 6.25% state, 1.75% county, 1.25% city and 1.25% special district. That is the most common rate across the 84 ZIP codes with a Chicago mailing address, which range from 10.5% to 11%.

### Why do sales tax rates differ by ZIP code in Chicago?

Local sales taxes follow city, county and district boundaries, and ZIP codes don't. Of the 84 ZIP codes with a Chicago mailing address, 75 carry 10.5% and the rest range up to 11% or down to 10.5%, usually because part of the ZIP lies in a neighboring city or a special taxing district. Always rate a sale by the delivery address, not the ZIP alone.

### Do I need to collect Chicago sales tax if I'm based out of state?

Only once you have nexus in Illinois. Illinois economic nexus is triggered when your cumulative gross receipts from sales into the state reach $100,000 over the preceding 12 months. The 200-transaction test was removed effective January 1, 2026, so the dollar threshold is the only economic trigger. After you register, you collect Illinois sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Chicago.

### What does Illinois tax?

At the state level, SaaS is exempt, clothing is taxable, groceries are partly taxable and digital goods are exempt. The Illinois sales tax guide covers exemptions and local exceptions.